Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 176.2 in | 12 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 69.5 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 74.6 in | 59.8 in | 14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 2937 lb. | 1934 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 55.4 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.9 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.5 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 54.7 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 52.6 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.9 in | 0.0 in | 24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 23.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 24.3 | 25.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |