Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6000 184 Nm@4600 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 195 kW@5600 381 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,506 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 1,889 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 80 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 998 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,171 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 874 mm | 15 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 997 L | -595 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 1,860 L | 13.2 |
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 |
2009 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |