Acura TLX vs. Hyundai Genesis
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura TLX and Hyundai Genesis contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura TLX and the Hyundai Genesis.
When comparing the Acura TLX's and the Hyundai Genesis's specifications and ratings, the Acura TLX has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Hyundai Genesis has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura TLX's and the Hyundai Genesis's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai Genesis is a better car than the Acura TLX.
Pricing: A used 2016 Acura TLX ranges from $10,900 to $20,998 while a used 2016 Hyundai Genesis is priced between $9,310 to $19,999.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura TLX’s base engine makes 206 horsepower, and the Hyundai Genesis base engine makes 311 horsepower. The TLX is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 602 miles. The Genesis is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 589 miles. This gives the Acura TLX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai Genesis. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai Genesis has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Acura TLX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
31695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
57242
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
27065 - 117200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
38750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
24126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21495 - 38750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15882
Price Range:
10900 - 20998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
21575
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
12315 - 48955
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
101
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
107276
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14745
Price Range:
9310 - 19999
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
12398
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
9889 - 16048
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
71
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94472
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Acura TLX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Hyundai Genesis Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura TLX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.4 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.141
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai Genesis
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
2.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.1 - 4.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.062
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.171581561700378
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 22.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.10559799653543
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
5.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 10.1
Acura TLX Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24Ranking
22 out of / 24Hyundai Genesis Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura TLX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD V6 w/Advance, SH-AWD V6 w/Tech, V6, V6 w/Advance, V6 w/Tech, w/Tech
Hyundai Genesis Trim Levels
3.8L, 5.0L
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
206 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
182 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
311 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
293 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
413 / 602 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 29 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
365 / 589 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
13.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
107.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3483 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
57 inches
Length:
190.3 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4138 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
196.5 inches
Wheelbase:
118.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Copper Pearl / Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl
Gray
Graphite Luster Metallic / Slate Silver Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
White
Bellanova White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caspian Black
Blue
Ibiza Blue / Montecito Blue
Gray
Empire State Gray / Parisian Gray
Red
Pamplona Red
White
Casablanca White
Brown
Manhattan Brown
Silver
Santiago Silver
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Graystone
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Gray
White
Ivory
