Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 118.9 in | -14.6 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 202.0 in | -24.6 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 78.3 in | -8.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 69.3 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 2747 lb. | 4387 lb. | -1640 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 63.2 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 59.2 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.7 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 65.3 in | -10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 65.9 in | -11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 40.9 in | -5.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -38.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 80.1 ft3 | -65.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -127.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sedona.