Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Yaris | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 106 hp@6000 103 lb-ft@4200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 96.9 in | 106.3 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 150.6 in | 176.2 in | -25.6 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.5 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 59.8 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2373 lb. | 2969 lb. | -596 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 55.4 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.0 in | 53.9 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.5 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 54.7 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 52.6 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 36.4 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.3 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.7 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -39.6 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Yaris Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I can adjust the seat back so I can reach all controls with just arm movement. I can raise the seat so my thighs are fully supported right out to my knees. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2010 Toyota Yaris Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ride position too low. see full Toyota Yaris 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 |