Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Rogue | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 182.9 in | 176.2 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.5 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 65.3 in | 59.8 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 2969 lb. | 298 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.9 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.5 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.6 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 36.4 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 28.9 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.9 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
Great for long trips and heated seats see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
With leather, power seats allows for height adjustment to LOWER the seat. The non-power seats in the S (not SL) have no height adjustment and are far too high for an average male driver. Wide enough to fit an average 6 ft male. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
uncomfortable for 6 ft 2 in driver see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
My previous vehicle, a Lancer had more legroom than this vehicle. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |