Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Saab 9-5 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.4 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 190.6 in | -14.4 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.5 in | -1 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 57.7 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2937 lb. | 3620 lb. | -683 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.9 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.4 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.6 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 36.8 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2009 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Most car seats can be comfortable for a 1 hour drive. Few can be comfortable for a 4 hour drive. Luckily the Saab seats fall into the latter category. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable even with rear facing car seat behind either driver or passenger seat. Head room was good even with moon roof. see full Saab 9-5 review |