Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Hyundai Accent | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.4 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 168.5 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 66.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 57.9 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2969 lb. | 2403 lb. | 566 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.5 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 50.6 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.1 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 49.6 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.3 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 52.9 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |