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Hyundai Elantra (2006) vs. Nissan Sentra (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Hyundai Elantra and 2008 Nissan Sentra specs.

2006 Hyundai Elantra and 2008 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Hyundai Elantra Nissan Sentra  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.7 in 105.7 in -3 in
Length 178.1 in 179.8 in -1.7 in
Width 67.9 in 70.5 in -2.6 in
Height 56.1 in 59.5 in -3.4 in
Curb Weight 2784 lb. 2853 lb. -69 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.6 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 56.9 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 54.1 in -1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 42.4 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.3 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.5 in 55.1 in -1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.6 in 53.0 in 2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 34.5 in 0.5 in
Total Legroom 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.3 in
Cargo Volume 13.0 ft3 13.1 ft3 -0.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Elantra

2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Lots of leg room, even for a full size adult. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 0 I think the car is pretty comfortable for an average person. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I find it to be very comfortable. The back seat lacks leg room for three people to fit comfortably. If an adult is in the front then the person behind has little leg room. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fits four rugby players comfortably. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Sentra

2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review
 
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