Hyundai Elantra (2009) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2019) Specs

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2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2009	2019
Model	Hyundai Elantra	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@4400 221 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	4-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	109.8 in	-5.5 in
Length	177.4 in	185.1 in	-7.7 in
Width	69.9 in	72.4 in	-2.5 in
Height	58.3 in	66.3 in	-8 in
Curb Weight	2747 lb.	3777 lb.	-1030 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	15.3 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.6 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	57.0 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	0.0 in	54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	40.2 in	3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.1 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	55.9 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	36.5 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.8 in	-33.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	47.8 in	-47.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.9 in	-27.9 in
Total Legroom	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	104.6 in (over 3 rows)	-26.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.2 ft³	12.0 ft³	2.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.2	33.0 ft³	-18.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.2 ft³	65.7 ft³	-51.5 ft³

2009 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
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review

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