Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 179.5 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.1 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.3 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 2908 lb. | -185 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.1 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.8 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.2 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 53.1 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 35.9 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -0.7 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 |
2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
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