Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,207 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 70 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 953 mm | -11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 841 mm | 1,039 mm | 840 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 408 L | 11 L |
2011 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 |
2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |