Hyundai Elantra Touring (2011) vs. Honda Fit (2008) Specs

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2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2008 Honda Fit Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Hyundai Elantra Touring	Honda Fit
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600	1.5L I4 OHC-4v 109 hp@5800 105 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	96.5 in	9.8 in
Length	176.2 in	157.4 in	18.8 in
Width	69.5 in	66.2 in	3.3 in
Height	59.8 in	60.0 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	2969 lb.	2471 lb.	498 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	10.8 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.6 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	52.8 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	51.2 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	41.9 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	38.6 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	50.6 in	4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	51.0 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	33.7 in	2.7 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.3 ft³	21.3 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	65.3 ft³	41.9 ft³	23.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2011 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
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

2011 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 2008 Honda Fit

2008 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Enough head room for a tall person in front seats. On the Civic, my head was bumping against the visor. However on the FIT the seat height is not adjustable, on the Civic it is. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very roomy and comfortable. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	more than double the amount of cargo space than the yaris or scion,and an amazing amount of leg and head room for back seat passengers-even adults! see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The seats are just more comfortable. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Firm, high position, good back support, quality finish. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Works for me, this is personal see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Roomier than I thought for a subcompacy see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Two large adults fit well see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	so spacious,i like the compartement in the dashboard,in front of the transmission lever. see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	so spacious.indeed. see full Honda Fit review

2008 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Very good for size of car, but narrow - three across is a squeeze. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There's barely any space in the back for a child. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Zero lumbar support results in a sore back on longer trips. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Small. Ok for 2 kids but not adequate for 3. (or at least my 3...) see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Smaller than the Scion xB. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	No seat height adjustment makes my bad back scream on longer drives. No lumbar support. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The seats are reasonably comfortable but there is insufficient lumbar support. If you are middle-aged or older and have lower back trouble you may be uncomfortable on drives over 1-2 hours. There is no height adjustment for the drivers seat. see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Driver armrest is uncomfortable. lack of an inside arm rest see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plain and simply uncomfortable see full Honda Fit review
2007	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too small for passengers see full Honda Fit review

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