Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6000 383 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.5 in | 109.3 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 196.5 in | 192.8 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 73.2 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.5 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4541 lb. | 3471 lb. | 1070 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.3 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.2 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.7 in | 45.0 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.7 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 53.5 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 34.2 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 1 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.
2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Nissan Maxima.