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2008 Jeep Patriot and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Jeep Patriot | Hyundai Elantra | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 178.3 in | -4.7 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 69.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 56.5 in | 7.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3190 lb. | 2701 lb. | 489 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.0 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.6 in | -3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 52.7 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 33.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 39.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Jeep Patriot
| 2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Knee room and seat comfort is good for this type of vehicle and this price see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra
| 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 |
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