Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.7 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 161.1 in | 17.6 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 67.9 in | 2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 59.0 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2727 lb. | 2965 lb. | -238 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.8 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 39.4 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 49.3 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 33.5 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.