BMW 1-Series (2008) vs. Hyundai Genesis (2010) Specs

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2008 BMW 1-Series and 2010 Hyundai Genesis Specifications

Model Year	2008	2010
Model	BMW 1-Series	Hyundai Genesis
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400	4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 375 hp@6000 333 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	115.6 in	-10.9 in
Length	171.7 in	195.9 in	-24.2 in
Width	68.8 in	73.4 in	-4.6 in
Height	56.0 in	58.3 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	3384 lb.	3976 lb.	-592 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	19.3 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.9 in	40.4 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	58.3 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.3 in	-54.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	44.3 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.7 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	57.9 in	-4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.3 in	-54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.0 in	38.6 in	-6.6 in
Total Legroom	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	82.9 in (over 2 rows)	-9.5 in
Cargo Volume	10.0 ft³	15.9 ft³	-5.9 ft³

2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review

2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review

2010 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 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 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
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	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 room without sacrificing rear seat room. see full Hyundai Genesis review

2010 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

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