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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Hyundai Elantra GT | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Length | 169.3 in | 182.2 in | -12.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2745 lb. | 3082 lb. | -337 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 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 | 37.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.1 in | -3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT
| 2013 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
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