Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 429 hp@6400 376 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 100.8 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 180.4 in | 15.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 71.5 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 51.1 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 4046 lb. | 4455 lb. | -409 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 37.7 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.0 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 53.9 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 42.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 0.0 in | 57.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 40 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.