Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.3 in | -4 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 180.5 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 68.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 63.6 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2747 lb. | 3457 lb. | -710 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.5 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.1 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 40.7 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 57.8 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 39.4 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 44.4 ft3 | -30.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -56.7 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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