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Hyundai Elantra (2012) vs. Ford Escape (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Ford Escape specs.

2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Hyundai Elantra Ford Escape  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,619 mm 0 mm
Length 4,529 mm 4,437 mm 0 mm
Width 1,775 mm 1,806 mm 0 mm
Height 1,435 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,207 kg 1,476 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 62 L -14 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,107 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 996 mm -54 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,392 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,339 mm 1,247 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 841 mm 904 mm -63 mm
Total Legroom 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 419 L 827 L -408 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.8 1,877 L 13.8

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape

2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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