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2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2010 Volkswagen Routan Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Volkswagen Routan | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4600 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.2 in | -14.9 in |
| Length | 176.2 in | 202.5 in | -26.3 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 76.9 in | -7.4 in |
| Height | 59.8 in | 68.9 in | -9.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2969 lb. | 4335 lb. | -1366 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 63.0 in | -7.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 40.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 64.7 in | -10 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.3 | 83.0 ft3 | -58.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -75.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |
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