Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 179.1 in | 184.3 in | -5.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.7 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 64.8 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2923 lb. | 3787 lb. | -864 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.0 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.8 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.7 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.3 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.8 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.0 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 36.4 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -43.8 ft3 |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |