Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4600 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 180.5 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 68.9 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 63.6 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2969 lb. | 3457 lb. | -488 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.5 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.1 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 40.7 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.5 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.8 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.4 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.3 | 44.4 ft3 | -20.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |