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2015 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Model | Hyundai Elantra GT | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 109.8 in | -5.5 in |
| Length | 169.3 in | 188.4 in | -19.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 75.2 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 68.1 in | -10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2908 lb. | 4045 lb. | -1137 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.7 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.7 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.1 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 59.5 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 56.5 in | -5.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 | 42.3 ft3 | -19.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.0 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -44.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT
| 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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