Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Ford Focus | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,506 mm | 4,534 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 1,319 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 47 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 965 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 843 mm | 46 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 402 L | 374 L | 28 L |
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 |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |