Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Nissan LEAF | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 175.0 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 69.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 61.0 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2937 lb. | 3366 lb. | -429 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 14 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.2 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.4 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 51.5 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.1 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.3 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.5 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 50.0 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 31.1 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 65.3 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 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |