Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,936 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,976 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 1,700 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 1,026 mm | 957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,379 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,125 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 958 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,379 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 980 mm | -66 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 396 L | 450 L | -54 L |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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 |