Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis Coupe | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@4700 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 107.5 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 182.5 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 70.9 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 55.7 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3397 lb. | 4151 lb. | -754 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.3 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.2 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 44.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 43.3 in | 9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 44.7 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 25.9 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 348-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Driving position w/ power seat is excellent. More than adequate headroom for an average sized person. Passenger seat rides lower. Instrumentation is clear and logical, though two of the three gauges on the console are silly at best: while Oil Temp is good to know, Torque and MPG gauges are totally unnecessary. An ammeter, voltmeter, coolant temp, or oil pressure gauges would be preferable to those two gimmicks. The Track model has "everything" except memory seats/mirrors, a power passenger seat, a lock on the glove box, and a rear camera. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 348-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
The seats are good for only animals and small children.The trunk is huge, but the opening is small. The back seat folds down. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Again, this car is a perfect fit for my body. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is very little headroom in the rear. Anyone over 5'3" is going to have their head either touching or nearly touching the roof/rear glass. Pretty much anyone over 5'7" is going to have to cock their head to the side. The rear seat has decent leg room behind my seat (I am 5'11"). Access is also decent for a 2-door due to the long doors. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
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