Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,475 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,519 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,332 kg | 1,432 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 55 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 963 mm | -38 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 688 L | 739 L | -51 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,849 L | 1,546 L | 0 L |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |