Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Scion xD | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 128 hp@6000 125 lb-ft@4400 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 96.9 in | 106.3 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 154.7 in | 178.3 in | -23.6 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.9 in | -2 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 56.5 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2665 lb. | 2701 lb. | -36 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 12.8 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.9 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.5 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.6 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 54.8 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 52.7 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 33.1 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 20.9 ft3 |
2009 Scion xD Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
this is a great car to get kids in and out of with the car seats and whatnot. plenty of room for 2 adults 2 kids, diaper bags, strollers and groceries. jam it all in, it will fit. see full Scion xD review |
2009 Scion xD Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough room for an adult in the rear seat. I am short and I still found the rear seat not really wide enough. see full Scion xD review |
2013 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2013 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |