Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 118.5 in | 104.3 in | 14.2 in |
Length | 196.5 in | 178.3 in | 18.2 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 69.9 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4138 lb. | 2707 lb. | 1431 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.3 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.0 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.7 in | 43.3 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.7 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 53.3 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 35.0 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
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.
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |