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Subaru Forester (2018) vs. Hyundai Elantra GT (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Subaru Forester and 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT specs.

2018 Subaru Forester and 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Specifications

Model Year 2018 2013  
Model Subaru Forester Hyundai Elantra GT  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 104.3 in -0.4 in
Length 180.9 in 169.3 in 11.6 in
Width 70.7 in 70.1 in 0.6 in
Height 66.4 in 57.9 in 8.5 in
Curb Weight 3322 lb. 2745 lb. 577 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 14.0 gal. 1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.4 in 40.1 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.0 in 55.9 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 53.1 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.0 in 42.0 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 37.9 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 54.9 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.0 in 51.0 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 34.6 in 3.4 in
Total Legroom 81 in (over 2 rows) 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.4 ft3 23.0 ft3 11.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 74.7 ft3 51.0 ft3 23.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru Forester

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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