Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.0 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 168.4 in | 10.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.2 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.5 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 2861 lb. | 3104 lb. | -243 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.3 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 49.0 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 31.4 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
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