Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Pontiac Vibe | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 102.4 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 171.1 in | 24.8 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 69.5 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 61.0 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3748 lb. | 2856 lb. | 892 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.3 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 52.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 41.6 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 52.6 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 43.7 in | 10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.2 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | -33.5 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable and supportive seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room without sacrificing rear seat room. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No discomfort noted on several trips of 250+ miles. Adjustable lumbar support is very nice (not just in/out, but also up/down). see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of leg room and width. Air conditioning and heat controls that can be controlled separately from the front passengers choices. Rear window shade. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
almost Teutonic front seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
First, I am a tall person and the seatbelt height adjustment does not go high enough, so if an accident should occur I believe that the shoulder belt will slip off. Also, the seats could be built more comfortable, more sporty. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |