Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac Grand Prix | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 176.2 in | 22.1 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 69.5 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 59.8 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3477 lb. | 2937 lb. | 540 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.4 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.9 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.4 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 52.6 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.4 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -49.3 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2011 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 |