Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Infiniti FX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.2 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 189.1 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 75.8 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 65.9 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 4187 lb. | -1464 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.3 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.9 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.0 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 35.2 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 64.5 ft3 | -50.3 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Longest drive was 6 hours and had no discomfort whatsoever. Have ridden for 4 hours in a Toyota Rav4 and was almost in pain after an hour. see full Infiniti FX review |
2008 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
the rear seats are great for kids, but not for adults. not lots of leg room. head and shoulder room is fine. see full Infiniti FX review |