Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mercury Mountaineer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 113.7 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 193.5 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.5 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 72.8 in | -14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 4457 lb. | -1734 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.0 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.4 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.4 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.0 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.5 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.9 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 43.9 ft3 | -29.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 82.8 ft3 | -68.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.