Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 179.3 in | -1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.1 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 59.2 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3285 lb. | -584 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.8 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.1 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 53.1 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 35.5 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -52.1 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
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 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |