Mini Hardtop (2010) vs. Hyundai Genesis (2016) Specs

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2010 Mini Hardtop and 2016 Hyundai Genesis Specifications

Model Year	2010	2016
Model	Mini Hardtop	Hyundai Genesis
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	118.5 in	-21.4 in
Length	145.6 in	196.5 in	-50.9 in
Width	66.3 in	74.4 in	-8.1 in
Height	55.4 in	58.3 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	2668 lb.	4138 lb.	-1470 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	20.3 gal.	-9.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	41.1 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	58.3 in	-8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.7 in	-55.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	45.7 in	-4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.2 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	57.1 in	-12.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.8 in	-54.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	35.0 in	-5.1 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	80.7 in (over 2 rows)	-9.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	15.3 ft³	-9.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	15.3 ft³	8.7 ft³

2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review

2010 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop 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

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