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Hyundai Genesis (2013) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Hyundai Genesis and 2012 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2013 Hyundai Genesis and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2013 2012  
Model Hyundai Genesis Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 115.6 in 110.4 in 5.2 in
Length 196.3 in 191.6 in 4.7 in
Width 74.4 in 72.2 in 2.2 in
Height 58.1 in 58.5 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 3824 lb. 3166 lb. 658 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.3 gal. 18.5 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 38.3 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 56.9 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.9 in 0.0 in 54.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.3 in 42.4 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 37.8 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.9 in 57.0 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.3 in 0.0 in 54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.6 in 39.1 in -0.5 in
Total Legroom 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 1.4 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 15.9 ft3 0 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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