Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Tucson | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.3 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 170.3 in | 178.3 in | -8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 56.5 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3370 lb. | 2701 lb. | 669 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 53.5 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.6 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.8 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.7 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 33.1 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 50.7 ft3 |
2008 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
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 |