Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 110 kW@6500 178 Nm@4700 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 125 kW@5700 240 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,490 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 55 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 968 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,349 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) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 929 L | -510 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 1,894 L | 13.8 |
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 |