Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 5,088 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,829 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 72 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,001 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 841 mm | 1,011 mm | 840 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,168 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 853 mm | -853 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 493 L | -74 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,342 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 2,413 L | 12.8 |
2011 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 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |