Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Mazda Mazda3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 106.3 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 180.3 in | 15.6 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 70.7 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3748 lb. | 2799 lb. | 949 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.5 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 42.2 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 54.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 53.5 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 35.8 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 3.5 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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |