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Hyundai Elantra Touring (2012) vs. Nissan Sentra (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2008 Nissan Sentra specs.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2008 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Hyundai Elantra Touring Nissan Sentra  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 105.7 in 0.6 in
Length 176.2 in 179.8 in -3.6 in
Width 69.5 in 70.5 in -1 in
Height 59.8 in 59.5 in 0.3 in
Curb Weight 2937 lb. 2853 lb. 84 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 14.5 gal. -0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.6 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 56.9 in -1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 54.1 in -0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 42.4 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.3 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 55.1 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 53.0 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 34.5 in 1.9 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.3 ft3 13.1 ft3 11.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.3 ft3 13.1 ft3 52.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Sentra

2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review
 
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