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2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2009 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | BMW 5-Series | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.6 in | -7.3 in |
| Length | 176.2 in | 191.2 in | -15 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 72.7 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 59.8 in | 58.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2937 lb. | 3659 lb. | -722 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.5 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.2 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 5-Series
| 2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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