Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 104.3 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 177.4 in | 18.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 69.9 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 58.3 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3824 lb. | 2723 lb. | 1101 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.6 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 54.2 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 43.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.1 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 54.0 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 35.0 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
2012 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 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |