Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 98.0 in | 17.6 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 155.5 in | 40.4 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 66.7 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3748 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1442 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 52.8 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 50.9 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 42.1 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 51.2 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 46.8 in | 7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 34.8 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -11.1 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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |