Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda CX-7 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,506 mm | 4,674 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 1,683 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 69 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 998 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 925 mm | -36 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 847 L | -445 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 1,659 L | 13.2 |
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 |
2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |