Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 445 hp@5500 480 lb-ft@2000 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 429 hp@6400 376 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 115.6 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 196.3 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 74.4 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 54.8 in | 58.1 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4430 lb. | 4240 lb. | 190 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 44.3 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 57.9 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 38.6 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like all BMWs midsize and larger, the 6-Series Gran Coupe can be equipped with the make's multi-contour seats. Thanks to abundant padding and a large number of adjustments, these are about as comfortable and as supportive as seats get. The Audi A7's seats, firmer, flatter, and with far fewer adjustments, aren't as luxurious or nearly as supportive in hard turns. (I did drive the car for over nine hours one day without even a hint of soreness, though.) see full BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe review |
2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Even with the 4.5-inch wheelbase stretch, the 6-Series Gran Coupe has a tight, low-mounted rear seat with a virtually useless center position, as the center console extends all the way to the seat. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with an inch or so above my head and a couple ahead of my up-angled knees. The cushion is well-shaped, but under-sized. The A7 has a much roomier, more comfortable rear seat. It's the one to buy if you want adult-sized people to use that second pair of doors. (Why you'd want these doors if you're not going to use them? I don't know--ask the person who owns one.) see full BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe.
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.