Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6000 383 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6500 295 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.5 in | 106.3 in | 12.2 in |
Length | 196.5 in | 182.3 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 70.8 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 55.7 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4541 lb. | 3151 lb. | 1390 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.3 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.3 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.0 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.7 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.7 in | 42.3 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.0 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 47.3 in | 7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.4 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
2015 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 2015 Hyundai Genesis.
2017 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review |
2017 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Honda Civic.