Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 178.0 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 69.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.0 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3570 lb. | -869 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.6 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.1 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 50.7 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 34.4 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | -29.4 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 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |