Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 91.7 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 157.3 in | 20.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 67.7 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 49.0 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 2447 lb. | 276 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.4 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.2 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 50.6 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.1 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 35.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 8.9 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 |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |