Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 105 kW@6000 186 Nm@4600 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 343 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,891 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,475 mm | 4,811 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,519 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,332 kg | 1,980 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 80 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,671 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 940 mm | -15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 925 mm | -925 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,453 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 861 mm | -861 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,860 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 688 L | 365 L | 323 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.3 | 1,750 L | 23.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,849 L | 3,435 L | -2 L |
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 |
2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |