Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Subaru Outback | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 118.5 in | 105.1 in | 13.4 in |
Length | 196.5 in | 188.7 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 69.7 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 63.2 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4138 lb. | 3330 lb. | 808 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.3 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.5 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.4 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 51.0 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.7 in | 44.1 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 53.7 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 52.6 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 33.9 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -50.9 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.
2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |