Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 180.5 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 68.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 63.6 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3457 lb. | -756 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.5 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.1 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 40.7 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.4 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 57.8 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 39.4 in | -6.3 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 | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 44.4 ft3 | -29.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -56.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2013 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |