Hyundai Genesis (2015) vs. Honda Civic (2017) Specs

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2015 Hyundai Genesis and 2017 Honda Civic Specifications

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
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	3,010 mm	2,700 mm	1 mm
Length	4,991 mm	4,630 mm	0 mm
Width	1,890 mm	1,798 mm	0 mm
Height	1,481 mm	1,415 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,060 kg	1,429 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	77 L	47 L	30 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,044 mm	998 mm	-997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,481 mm	1,448 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,415 mm	1,364 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,161 mm	1,074 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	970 mm	942 mm	28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,450 mm	1,397 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,392 mm	1,201 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	889 mm	950 mm	-61 mm
Total Legroom	2,050 mm (over 2 rows)	2,024 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	433 L	428 L	5 L

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

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