Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Buick Verano | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4600 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6700 171 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 183.9 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 71.5 in | -2 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 58.4 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2969 lb. | 3300 lb. | -331 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.7 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.1 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 52.0 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 33.9 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 51 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious. see full Buick Verano review |
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS). The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths. see full Buick Verano review |
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom. see full Buick Verano review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced. see full Buick Verano review |
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space. see full Buick Verano review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing. see full Buick Verano review |