Mazda Mazda6 (2009) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2021) Specs

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 and 2021 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year	2009	2021
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Hyundai Elantra
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	107.1 in	2.7 in
Length	193.7 in	184.1 in	9.6 in
Width	72.4 in	71.9 in	0.5 in
Height	57.9 in	55.7 in	2.2 in
Curb Weight	3547 lb.	3020 lb.	527 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	12.4 gal.	6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.6 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	56.5 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	53.4 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	42.3 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	37.3 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	55.6 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	50.5 in	5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.0 in	0 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.2 in
Cargo Volume	16.6 ft³	14.2 ft³	2.4 ft³

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2021 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2021 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review

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