Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis Coupe | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 107.1 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 186.4 in | -4.1 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 71.1 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 58.3 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 3142 lb. | 152 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.5 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 43.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.0 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 54.7 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 37.8 in | -7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -7.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 348-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Driving position w/ power seat is excellent. More than adequate headroom for an average sized person. Passenger seat rides lower. Instrumentation is clear and logical, though two of the three gauges on the console are silly at best: while Oil Temp is good to know, Torque and MPG gauges are totally unnecessary. An ammeter, voltmeter, coolant temp, or oil pressure gauges would be preferable to those two gimmicks. The Track model has "everything" except memory seats/mirrors, a power passenger seat, a lock on the glove box, and a rear camera. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 348-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
The seats are good for only animals and small children.The trunk is huge, but the opening is small. The back seat folds down. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Again, this car is a perfect fit for my body. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is very little headroom in the rear. Anyone over 5'3" is going to have their head either touching or nearly touching the roof/rear glass. Pretty much anyone over 5'7" is going to have to cock their head to the side. The rear seat has decent leg room behind my seat (I am 5'11"). Access is also decent for a 2-door due to the long doors. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |