Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus LS | Hyundai Elantra GT | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 104.3 in | 17.4 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 169.3 in | 35.7 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 70.1 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.9 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4277 lb. | 2855 lb. | 1422 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.9 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.0 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 51.0 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 34.6 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 ft3 | 51.0 ft3 | -33 ft3 |
2013 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus LS.
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room enough for up to 6 foot adults. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
A comfortable ride. We drove over 500 miles each way on spring break and had no complaints. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Coming from a Volvo the seats are firm in comparison. They aren't the hard pans Honda seems to favor though with good side bolsters, quality cloth that should wear well and decent lumbar support(not adjustable in base). Headrests are adjustable for vertical movement but not forward or back. Driving & Visibility see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |