Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Hyundai Genesis | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 118.5 in | -10 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 196.5 in | 1.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.4 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.3 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4138 lb. | -795 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.3 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.3 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.7 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 45.7 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 57.1 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.8 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.0 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
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.