Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 176.4 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.0 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 64.8 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2661 lb. | 3666 lb. | -1005 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.3 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.5 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.1 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.2 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 38.2 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 | -45.3 ft3 |
2011 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 Sportage.