Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6000 184 Nm@4600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 208 kW@6350 353 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,506 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 2,038 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 78 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 996 mm | -41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 922 mm | -33 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 915 L | -513 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 2,350 L | 12.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 3,981 L | 11.2 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.