Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 107.4 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 188.9 in | 7 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 72.1 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3748 lb. | 3253 lb. | 495 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.4 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.5 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 43.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.4 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -0.4 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 |
2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |