Mazda CX-7 (2010) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2011) Specs

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2010 Mazda CX-7 and 2011 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year	2010	2011
Model	Mazda CX-7	Hyundai Elantra
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	106.3 in	2 in
Length	184.3 in	178.3 in	6 in
Width	73.7 in	69.9 in	3.8 in
Height	64.8 in	56.5 in	8.3 in
Curb Weight	3787 lb.	2701 lb.	1086 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	12.8 gal.	3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	40.0 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	55.9 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	53.5 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	43.6 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.1 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	54.8 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	52.7 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	33.1 in	3.3 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	14.8 ft³	15.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	14.8 ft³	43.8 ft³

2010 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review

2011 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

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