Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 385 hp@6500 333 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 103.3 in | 12.3 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 180.5 in | 15.4 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 67.9 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.1 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 2975 lb. | 1037 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.5 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.0 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 49.5 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 41.8 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 51.4 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 49.6 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 33.7 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 7.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable and supportive seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
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 |
2011 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Climate controls (heat and cooling) are great for the driver. Let's add cooling for the passenger. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I am 6'3" and have more than enough head and leg room. Front seat width room is great see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very comfortable even on a 4hr drive. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
almost Teutonic front seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |