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Volvo XC90 (2012) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volvo XC90 and 2011 Hyundai Elantra specs.

2012 Volvo XC90 and 2011 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Volvo XC90 Hyundai Elantra  
Engine 3.2L I6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6200
236 lb-ft@3200
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
148 hp@6500
131 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 106.3 in 6.3 in
Length 188.9 in 178.3 in 10.6 in
Width 74.7 in 69.9 in 4.8 in
Height 70.2 in 56.5 in 13.7 in
Curb Weight 4544 lb. 2701 lb. 1843 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 12.8 gal. 8.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 40.0 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 55.9 in 2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 53.5 in 1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 43.6 in -2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 37.1 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.4 in 54.8 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.1 in 52.7 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 33.1 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.5 in 0.0 in 35.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.1 in 0.0 in 30.1 in
Total Legroom 105.7 in (over 3 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 29 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 8.8 ft3 14.8 ft3 -6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.3 ft3 14.8 28.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.1 ft3 14.8 ft3 70.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volvo XC90

2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra

2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 
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