Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,506 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 1,635 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 75 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 996 mm | -41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 955 mm | -66 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,128 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 258 L | 144 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 1,048 L | 13.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 2,053 L | 12.2 |
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 |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |