| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Veracruz | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 101.4 in | 9 in |
| Length | 190.6 in | 169.3 in | 21.3 in |
| Width | 76.6 in | 71.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 70.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4266 lb. | 3433 lb. | 833 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.3 in | -3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 57.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 55.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.2 in | 52.2 in | 8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 47.6 in | 9.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | -19.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.0 ft3 | 26.0 | 14 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.8 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
| 2009 Hyundai Veracruz Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are nice and come standard with heated seats. see full Hyundai Veracruz review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Honda Element.