Model Year | 2018 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Stinger | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,906 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,506 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,869 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,400 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,638 kg | 1,235 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 53 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,016 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 955 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 889 mm | 36 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 660 L | 402 L | 258 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,158 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
2018 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Stinger.
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |