Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
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 |
2009 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 |
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 |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |