Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Toyota Highlander | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 109.8 in | 5.8 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 188.4 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 75.2 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 68.1 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 4019 lb. | 3946 lb. | 73 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 56.7 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 43.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 40.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 59.5 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.5 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 42.3 ft3 | -26.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -79.5 ft3 |
2014 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Unlike in the past, the Cadillac CTS is smaller and lighter than its direct competitors. Instead, the strategy of fielding a larger, heavier car has passed to Hyundai. The new Genesis is about the same length as the old one, and is only an inch longer than the Cadillac (196.5 vs. 195.5 inches). But it rides on a considerably longer wheelbase (118.5 vs. 114.6 inches) and is also significantly wider (74.4 vs. 72.2 inches). These more generous dimensions pay off in about three more inches of rear legroom and over two more inches of rear shoulder room. Based on interior measurements, the Genesis is actually a large sedan, not a midsize. Still, all is not golden in the back seat of the Genesis. Its cushion is mounted a little too low to provide sufficient thigh support (typical in this segment), and its backrest felt like it was reclined a bit too much. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Genesis.
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |