Hyundai Genesis (2016) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2016	2007
Model	Hyundai Genesis	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.5 in	99.4 in	19.1 in
Length	196.5 in	176.6 in	19.9 in
Width	74.4 in	68.3 in	6.1 in
Height	58.3 in	65.0 in	-6.7 in
Curb Weight	4295 lb.	3350 lb.	945 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.3 gal.	15.9 gal.	4.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.1 in	39.8 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	53.5 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.7 in	51.6 in	4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.7 in	43.6 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	39.7 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	53.6 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.8 in	51.6 in	3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	33.7 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	80.7 in (over 2 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	32.0 ft³	-16.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.3 ft³	57.7 ft³	-42.4 ft³

2016 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 2016 Hyundai Genesis.

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review

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