Hyundai Genesis (2013) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2008) Specs

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2013 Hyundai Genesis and 2008 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year	2013	2008
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis

2013 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra

2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review

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