Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 118.5 in | -11.1 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 196.5 in | -7.6 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 74.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.3 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 4138 lb. | -644 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 20.3 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 58.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 45.7 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.1 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 54.8 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 35.0 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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.