Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Hyundai Genesis | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 115.6 in | -12.1 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 195.9 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 73.4 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 58.3 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 3748 lb. | -757 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.4 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.3 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 54.3 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 44.3 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 37.7 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 57.9 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 54.3 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.6 in | -6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -8.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room even for a tall person. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is enough room for the majority of people even with an above average height person in the front seat. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |
2010 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 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 |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of leg room and width. Air conditioning and heat controls that can be controlled separately from the front passengers choices. Rear window shade. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No discomfort noted on several trips of 250+ miles. Adjustable lumbar support is very nice (not just in/out, but also up/down). see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room without sacrificing rear seat room. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
almost Teutonic front seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
First, I am a tall person and the seatbelt height adjustment does not go high enough, so if an accident should occur I believe that the shoulder belt will slip off. Also, the seats could be built more comfortable, more sporty. see full Hyundai Genesis review |