Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Subaru Forester | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 179.5 in | -3.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.1 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 65.9 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2937 lb. | 3250 lb. | -313 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.1 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.1 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.6 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.0 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -3 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 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |