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Hyundai Elantra (2007) vs. Lexus IS (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Hyundai Elantra and 2008 Lexus IS specs.

2007 Hyundai Elantra and 2008 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model Hyundai Elantra Lexus IS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 107.5 in -3.2 in
Length 177.4 in 180.1 in -2.7 in
Width 69.9 in 70.9 in -1 in
Height 58.3 in 56.1 in 2.2 in
Curb Weight 2723 lb. 3455 lb. -732 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 17.2 gal. -3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 37.2 in 2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.6 in 54.4 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.2 in 54.1 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 43.9 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 36.7 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 52.7 in 2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.0 in 53.7 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 30.6 in 4.4 in
Total Legroom 78.5 in (over 2 rows) 74.5 in (over 2 rows) 4 in
Cargo Volume 14.2 ft3 13.0 ft3 1.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Elantra

2007 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fits four rugby players comfortably. 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 0 I think the car is pretty comfortable for an average person. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Lexus IS

2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review
2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review
2007 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review
2007 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review
 
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