Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4600 |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,489 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,475 mm | 3,950 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,519 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,347 kg | 1,046 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 43 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 940 mm | -939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,189 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 884 mm | 41 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 688 L | 377 L | 311 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,849 L | 765 L | -764 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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |