Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@5800 250 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,506 mm | 4,793 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,956 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,745 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,246 kg | 2,028 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 77 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 991 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 960 mm | -71 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 917 mm | -917 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,488 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,232 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 744 mm | -744 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,758 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 419 L | -17 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 1,405 L | 13.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 2,308 L | 12.2 |
2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review |