Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 179.1 in | 191.6 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 78.5 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 68.2 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2923 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1627 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 61.6 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 59.0 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.2 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 61.5 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 59.1 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 38.7 in | -5.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -32.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 42.9 ft3 | -28.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -68.7 ft3 |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |