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Hyundai Elantra (2012) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2012 2013  
Model Hyundai Elantra Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,578 mm 0 mm
Length 4,529 mm 4,201 mm 0 mm
Width 1,775 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,435 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,207 kg 1,346 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 55 L -7 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,107 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 978 mm -36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,392 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,339 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 841 mm 902 mm -61 mm
Total Legroom 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 419 L 425 L -6 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.8 1,303 L 13.8

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 
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