Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,475 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,519 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,332 kg | 1,540 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 68 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 927 mm | -2 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 688 L | 623 L | 65 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,849 L | 1,662 L | 0 L |
2011 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 |
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 |
2011 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 |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |