Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 118.5 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 201.2 in | 196.5 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 74.4 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 58.3 in | 12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5176 lb. | 4138 lb. | 1038 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 20.3 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 55.7 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 45.7 in | -5.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 57.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.8 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 35.0 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 0.0 in | 42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 15.3 | 32.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 69.2 ft3 |
2014 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Dodge Durango.
2016 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 2016 Hyundai Genesis.