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Hyundai Elantra GT (2014) vs. Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI specs.

2014 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2014 2007  
Model Hyundai Elantra GT Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6500
154 lb-ft@4700
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5500
207 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 101.5 in 2.8 in
Length 169.3 in 165.8 in 3.5 in
Width 70.1 in 68.3 in 1.8 in
Height 57.9 in 58.4 in -0.5 in
Curb Weight 2908 lb. 3193 lb. -285 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 14.5 gal. -0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.3 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 54.7 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 0.0 in 53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.2 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.9 in 38.5 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 54.6 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 0.0 in 51 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 35.3 in -0.7 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.0 ft3 15.1 ft3 7.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 51.0 ft3 41.8 ft3 9.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT

2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT

2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Room enough for up to 6 foot adults. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review
2013 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
A comfortable ride. We drove over 500 miles each way on spring break and had no complaints. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review
2013 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Coming from a Volvo the seats are firm in comparison. They aren't the hard pans Honda seems to favor though with good side bolsters, quality cloth that should wear well and decent lumbar support(not adjustable in base). Headrests are adjustable for vertical movement but not forward or back. Driving & Visibility see full Hyundai Elantra GT review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI

2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD
With only one car, I needed a sporty car with legitimate rear seat room and an automatic for the other users. I have had 2 6ft passengers in the back seat without complaint. The cushion could use a little more height/angle to aid in leg support. Nitpickin see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
well bolstered, firm, both driver and passenger seats have height and lumbar adjust see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
With the 4 door GTI I can drive 4 full size adults around in comfort. Easy ingress-egress. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD
Fits me perfectly, all controls ideal for me. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
most comfortable seats out of the Totoya Matrix, Mazda 3, Honda fit, Nissan Versa see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Excellent seats and comfort, however occasionally find the seats a bit narrow and the foot well can be tight in some shoes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Zero fatigue on long drives, natural driving position see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2006 4dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Seats could be firmer though adequate. It has no lumbar support and expended use probably will change the shape of the foam used in the seat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
 
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