Nissan LEAF Nissan LEAF 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Hyundai Elantra Touring 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan LEAF (2011) vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan LEAF and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring specs.

2011 Nissan LEAF and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Nissan LEAF Hyundai Elantra Touring  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in 0 in
Length 175.0 in 176.2 in -1.2 in
Width 69.7 in 69.5 in 0.2 in
Height 61.0 in 59.8 in 1.2 in
Curb Weight 3366 lb. 2937 lb. 429 lb.
Fuel Capacity 0.0 gal. 14.0 gal. -14 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 40.0 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 55.4 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.5 in 53.9 in -2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 43.5 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 39.4 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.5 in 54.7 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.0 in 52.6 in -2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.1 in 36.4 in -5.3 in
Total Legroom 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) -6.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.5 ft3 24.3 ft3 -9.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 65.3 ft3 -65.3

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan LEAF

2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric
1-speed automatic FWD
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.