Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 176.2 in | 3.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 69.5 in | 1 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 59.8 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2853 lb. | 2937 lb. | -84 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.9 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.5 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 36.4 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -52.2 ft3 |
2009 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra 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 |