Model Year | 2021 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Honda Accord | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 110.2 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 194.1 in | -10 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 72.7 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 58.1 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3020 lb. | 3553 lb. | -533 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 58.2 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 56.6 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.4 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 54.3 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.2 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
2021 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2021 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra.
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Compared to any midsize sedan, the Accord Coupe's rear seat is tight and difficult to get into and out of. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself, but with only an inch between my scalp and the rear window and about the same between my knees and the front seat back. The rear seat is only in the "whys" here because it's being compared to the rear seats in other coupes, including the Hyundai's, and these are even tighter. Same story with cargo capacity. The Accord Coupe's 13.7 cubic-foot trunk would be marginally competitive in a midsize sedan, but it compares very well to those in other coupes. The Genesis Coupe checks in at 10.0. see full Honda Accord review |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Many reviews online state how comforable the seats are in the Accord, I cannot agree with them. I have owned a 2013 Altima as well and it is much more comfortable, but that car has a stability problem on the highway. see full Honda Accord review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD |
Front headrests are inclined too far forward, making the seats very uncomfortable for shorter drivers. Drivers taller than 6'3" won't have a problem. But as a shorter driver, the uncomfortable seats have caused extreme upper back pain. see full Honda Accord review |