Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Genesis | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 102.5 in | 13.1 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 174.3 in | 21.6 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 71.2 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 66.3 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 3748 lb. | 3433 lb. | 315 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.2 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 40.1 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 54.8 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 35.8 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 23.0 ft3 | -7.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -40.2 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable and supportive seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
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 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
almost Teutonic front seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |