Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Volvo V70 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.8 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 189.9 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.3 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 60.9 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3527 lb. | -804 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.4 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.8 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.9 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.1 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 34.6 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -57.9 ft3 |
2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |