Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,884 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,225 kg | 2,017 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 80 L | -32 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,016 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 841 mm | 869 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 467 L | -48 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,393 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 2,243 L | 12.8 |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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 |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |