Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 106.3 in | 13 in |
Length | 200.0 in | 176.2 in | 23.8 in |
Width | 77.4 in | 69.5 in | 7.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 59.8 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4177 lb. | 2937 lb. | 1240 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 55.4 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.9 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 43.5 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.9 in | 54.7 in | 10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 52.6 in | 14.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.4 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 0.0 in | 61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 51.8 in | 0.0 in | 51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.5 in | 0.0 in | 39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 122 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.6 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 94.5 ft3 | 24.3 | 70.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.9 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 83.6 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |