Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6000 184 Nm@4600 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@6000 229 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,475 mm | 4,547 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,519 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,347 kg | 1,512 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 60 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 970 mm | -45 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 892 mm | -892 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,024 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 688 L | 184 L | 504 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.3 | 898 L | -873.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,849 L | 2,095 L | -1 L |
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 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |