Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 103.1 in | 12.5 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 174.7 in | 21.2 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 71.1 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 67.7 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3748 lb. | 3254 lb. | 494 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.6 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 41.6 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 49.1 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 35.6 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -50.4 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable and supportive seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Few cars offer the marriage of rear wheel drive performance with this amount of back seat room for the longer ride (travelling) with 4 adults. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very supportive, easily adjusted for that "just right" feeling. Very comfortable for extended periods of time. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2011 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Climate controls (heat and cooling) are great for the driver. Let's add cooling for the passenger. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I am 6'3" and have more than enough head and leg room. Front seat width room is great see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very comfortable even on a 4hr drive. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
almost Teutonic front seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |