Audi A4 vs. Hyundai Genesis
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A4 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 Audi A4 and the Hyundai Genesis.
When we compare the Audi A4's and the Hyundai Genesis's specifications and ratings, the Audi A4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Hyundai Genesis has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A4's and the Hyundai Genesis's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2016 Audi A4 ranges from $9,828 to $20,325 while a used 2016 Hyundai Genesis is priced between $11,492 to $22,543.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A4’s base engine makes 220 horsepower, and the Hyundai Genesis base engine makes 311 horsepower. The A4 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 499 miles. The Genesis is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 589 miles.This gives the Audi A4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai Genesis the advantage in maximum range. 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, and cargo space. The Audi A4, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Audi A4 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:
$35,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$39,513
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,065 - $63,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$38,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,495 - $38,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,232
Price Range:
$9,828 - $20,325
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$19,901
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$12,522 - $42,938
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
87
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88,218
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,027
Price Range:
$11,492 - $22,543
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$13,905
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$11,963 - $17,033
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
57
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,360
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Audi A4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai Genesis Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.1 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai Genesis
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 7.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
5.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 10.2
Audi A4 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
27 out of / 36Ranking
29 out of / 36Ranking
30 out of / 36Ranking
31 out of / 36Hyundai Genesis Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A4 Trim Levels
2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus
Hyundai Genesis Trim Levels
3.8L, 5.0L
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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:
220 hp @ 4450 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 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 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
386 / 499 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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.0 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:
3583 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
56.2 inches
Length:
185.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Scuba Blue Metallic / Utopia Blue Metallic
Gray
Florett Silver Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic / Tornado Gray Metallic
Red
Misano Red Pearl Effect
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
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
Beige with Black / Beige with Brown
Black
Black
Brown
Brown with Black
Gray
Gray with Black / Gray with Gray
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Gray
White
Ivory
