Ford Taurus (2011) vs. Hyundai Genesis (2016) Specs

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2011 Ford Taurus and 2016 Hyundai Genesis Specifications

Model Year	2011	2016
Model	Ford Taurus	Hyundai Genesis
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	118.5 in	-5.6 in
Length	202.9 in	196.5 in	6.4 in
Width	76.2 in	74.4 in	1.8 in
Height	60.7 in	58.3 in	2.4 in
Curb Weight	4415 lb.	4295 lb.	120 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	20.3 gal.	-0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	41.1 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	58.3 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	55.7 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	45.7 in	-3.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.2 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	57.1 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	54.8 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	35.0 in	3.1 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	80.7 in (over 2 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume	20.1 ft³	15.3 ft³	4.8 ft³

2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review

2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. 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

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