Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 287 kW@6500 451 Nm@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1650 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,936 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,976 mm | 4,821 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,864 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 70 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,125 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 960 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 879 mm | 101 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 464 L | -14 L |
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 |
2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review |