Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac G3 | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 106 hp@6400 105 lb-ft@3800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.6 in | 104.3 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 155.0 in | 177.4 in | -22.4 in |
Width | 66.1 in | 69.9 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 58.3 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 2557 lb. | 2747 lb. | -190 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 55.6 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 54.2 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.5 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.1 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.0 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 42.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Pontiac G3.
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2010 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 |