Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.7 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 180.7 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.3 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 68.1 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 4083 lb. | -1382 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.9 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.3 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.5 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 58.4 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 58.0 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 36.1 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -51.6 ft3 |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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 2009 Kia Sorento.