Volvo V50 (2007) vs. Hyundai Genesis (2016) Specs

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2007 Volvo V50 and 2016 Hyundai Genesis Specifications

Model Year	2007	2016
Model	Volvo V50	Hyundai Genesis
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	118.5 in	-14.6 in
Length	177.7 in	196.5 in	-18.8 in
Width	69.7 in	74.4 in	-4.7 in
Height	57.2 in	58.3 in	-1.1 in
Curb Weight	3548 lb.	4295 lb.	-747 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	20.3 gal.	-4.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	41.1 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.3 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.7 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	45.7 in	-4.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.2 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	57.1 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	54.8 in	-4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	35.0 in	-0.6 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	80.7 in (over 2 rows)	-4.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.4 ft³	15.3 ft³	12.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.9 ft³	15.3 ft³	47.6 ft³

2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review

2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 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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