Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Ford Flex | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 117.9 in | -13.6 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 202.3 in | -24.9 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 75.9 in | -6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 67.6 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 4471 lb. | -1748 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.8 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.4 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.4 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 40.8 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.5 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.0 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 44.3 in | -9.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -40 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 45.0 ft3 | -30.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -72.5 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |