Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Cadillac Escalade | Hyundai Genesis | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 115.6 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 195.9 in | 6.6 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 73.4 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 75.9 in | 58.3 in | 17.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5665 lb. | 3748 lb. | 1917 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 19.3 gal. | 6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 58.3 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 54.3 in | 10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.3 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 57.9 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 54.3 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.6 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 0.0 in | 61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 0.0 in | 25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 23 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 15.9 | 44.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 93 ft3 |
2008 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lots of room for the driver and passenger see full Cadillac Escalade review |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to a 3rd row seat that has ample room and comfort. see full Cadillac Escalade review |
2009 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable and supportive seats 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 |
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 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 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 |