Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 118.5 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 196.5 in | -5.4 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 74.4 in | -1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 58.3 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 4138 lb. | -633 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.3 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.3 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 45.7 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.1 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.8 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.0 in | 0.6 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 |
2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata.
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.