Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda CX-7 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.3 in | -4 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 184.0 in | -6.6 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.7 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 64.8 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3710 lb. | -987 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.0 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.8 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.7 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.8 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 53.0 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.4 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -44.4 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 |
2009 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |