Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Lexus CT | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 170.1 in | 7.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 69.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3130 lb. | -407 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.0 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.5 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.6 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 51.8 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 32.9 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -17.8 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 |
2014 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |