Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 103.0 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 179.5 in | 16.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 70.1 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 65.9 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3824 lb. | 3250 lb. | 574 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 43.1 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 40.0 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.6 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.0 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -52.4 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |