Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Hyundai Elantra GT | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5600 350 Nm@2000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6500 209 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 4,300 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,687 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,644 kg | 1,295 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 53 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,092 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 879 mm | 86 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 974 L | 651 L | 323 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,115 L | 1,444 L | 1 L |
2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room enough for up to 6 foot adults. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
A comfortable ride. We drove over 500 miles each way on spring break and had no complaints. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Coming from a Volvo the seats are firm in comparison. They aren't the hard pans Honda seems to favor though with good side bolsters, quality cloth that should wear well and decent lumbar support(not adjustable in base). Headrests are adjustable for vertical movement but not forward or back. Driving & Visibility see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |