Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.5 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 174.5 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.2 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 65.6 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3404 lb. | -703 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.2 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 40.1 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.0 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 35.8 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -41.3 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |