Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Ford Escape | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,506 mm | 4,437 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 1,476 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 62 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 996 mm | -41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 904 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 827 L | -425 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 1,877 L | 13.2 |
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 |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |