Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 115.6 in | -14.1 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 196.3 in | -30.9 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.4 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 3824 lb. | -856 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.3 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 57.9 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 38.6 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2012 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 |