Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Murano | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 111.2 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 188.5 in | -11.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 74.1 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 67.0 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3855 lb. | -1132 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.6 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.8 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.6 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.6 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.4 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.3 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 32.6 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 81.6 ft3 | -67.4 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 |
2011 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
You can fit comfortably 3 adults across the back (for short to medium trips) or two car seats and one adult. see full Nissan Murano review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Hip point makes easy entry/egress. Supports my 265 pound frame. Offers enough leg/hip/shoulder room. Seats are heated, which is great in the cold Arctic. Many choices of moving/tilting helps me get a comfortable position at all times whild driving! see full Nissan Murano review |