Hyundai Elantra GT (2015) vs. Volkswagen CC (2011) Specs

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2015 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2011 Volkswagen CC Specifications

Model Year	2015	2011
Model	Hyundai Elantra GT	Volkswagen CC
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	106.7 in	-2.4 in
Length	169.3 in	188.9 in	-19.6 in
Width	70.1 in	73.0 in	-2.9 in
Height	57.9 in	55.8 in	2.1 in
Curb Weight	2855 lb.	3300 lb.	-445 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	-4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	37.4 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	56.0 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.6 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	36.6 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	54.7 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	37.3 in	-2.7 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	-2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	13.0 ft³	10 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	51.0 ft³	13.0 ft³	38 ft³

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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2011 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The seats go way back and have a high range of motion. This car is more roomy than my previous car which was a 2002 Acura TL. see full Volkswagen CC review

2011 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The cc only seats four. This is only a downfall if seating 5 is going to be necessary. The rear seat is very stylish and comfortable though. see full Volkswagen CC review

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