Acura vs. Genesis

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Genesis contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Genesis cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Genesis brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings. Genesis has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Genesis: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Genesis pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Acura in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Acura also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Acura models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Acura, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Acura the overall advantage over Genesis.

Acura versus Genesis: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Genesis vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Both Acura and Genesis vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Genesis offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Acura versus Genesis: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Genesis overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Acura and Genesis tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Acura shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 2 categories: Acura RLX in Best Luxury Large Cars and Acura TLX in Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 2 categories: Acura RLX in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars and Acura TLX in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Genesis offers 4 SUVs and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Genesis offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Genesis offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.