Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 121.1 in | -16.8 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 202.0 in | -24.6 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 76.1 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 72.8 in | -14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 5400 lb. | -2677 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -12.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.2 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.5 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 40.3 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.5 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 49.4 ft3 | -35.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -79.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS.