Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Nissan LEAF | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 106.3 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 175.0 in | 20.9 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 69.7 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 61.0 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3748 lb. | 3366 lb. | 382 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 19.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.4 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 51.5 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 42.1 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 52.5 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 50.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 31.1 in | 7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 9.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 0.0 | 15.9 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable and supportive seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room without sacrificing rear seat room. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No discomfort noted on several trips of 250+ miles. Adjustable lumbar support is very nice (not just in/out, but also up/down). see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of leg room and width. Air conditioning and heat controls that can be controlled separately from the front passengers choices. Rear window shade. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
almost Teutonic front seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
First, I am a tall person and the seatbelt height adjustment does not go high enough, so if an accident should occur I believe that the shoulder belt will slip off. Also, the seats could be built more comfortable, more sporty. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |