Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,609 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,519 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,263 kg | 1,852 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 80 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,003 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 917 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 898 L | -329 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,048 L | 1,880 L | 0 L |
2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room, even for a full size adult. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 | 0 | I think the car is pretty comfortable for an average person. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I find it to be very comfortable. The back seat lacks leg room for three people to fit comfortably. If an adult is in the front then the person behind has little leg room. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fits four rugby players comfortably. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |