Hyundai Genesis (2013) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

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2013 Hyundai Genesis and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	Hyundai Genesis	Subaru Forester
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.6 in	103.0 in	12.6 in
Length	196.3 in	179.5 in	16.8 in
Width	74.4 in	70.1 in	4.3 in
Height	58.1 in	65.9 in	-7.8 in
Curb Weight	3824 lb.	3250 lb.	574 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.3 gal.	16.9 gal.	2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	41.6 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	56.1 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.3 in	43.1 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	40.0 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.9 in	55.6 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	0.0 in	54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	38.0 in	0.6 in
Total Legroom	82.9 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	33.5 ft³	-17.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	68.3 ft³	-52.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis

2013 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Forester

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review

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