Model Year | 2010 | 2020 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
Electric 201 hp 291 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,506 mm | 4,356 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,246 kg | 1,748 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 45 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 993 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 950 mm | -61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 634 L | -232 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 1,790 L | 13.2 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Niro.