Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Nissan cube | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 99.6 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 156.5 in | 19.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 66.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 65.0 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2969 lb. | 2835 lb. | 134 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.6 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.2 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 48.8 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.4 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.4 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 47.6 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.5 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan cube.