Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Acura RSX | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 172.4 in | 5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 67.9 in | 2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 54.9 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 2734 lb. | -11 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 52.6 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 51.1 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.1 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.1 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 51.3 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 46.2 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 29.2 in | 5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |