Audi A6 vs. Hyundai Genesis
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A6 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 A6 and the Hyundai Genesis.
In comparing the Audi A6's and the Hyundai Genesis's specifications and ratings, the Audi A6 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 Audi A6's and the Hyundai Genesis's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai Genesis is a better car than the Audi A6.
Pricing: A used 2016 Audi A6 ranges from $9,750 to $22,201 while a used 2016 Hyundai Genesis is priced between $9,310 to $19,999.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A6’s base engine makes 252 horsepower, and the Hyundai Genesis base engine makes 311 horsepower. The A6 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 693 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 A6 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, and cargo space. The Audi A6, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Audi A6 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:
46200
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:
15478
Price Range:
9750 - 22201
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
21575
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
12315 - 48955
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
148
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
103122
# Good or Great Deals:
53
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:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98488
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Audi A6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 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 Audi A6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.7
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:
0.045
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:
2.977994787229309
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
Audi A6 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 16Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 16Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 20Hyundai Genesis Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A6 Trim Levels
2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Prestige, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
252 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 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:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
475 / 693 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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
14.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.2 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:
3803 lbs
Width:
82.1 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
194.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
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 / Havanna Black Metallic / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Aviator Blue Metallic / Moonlight Blue Metallic
Gray
Dakota Gray Metallic / Florett Silver Metallic / Oolong Gray Metallic / Tornado Gray Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caspian Black
Blue
Ibiza Blue / Montecito Blue
Gray
Empire State Gray / Parisian Gray
White
Casablanca White
Brown
Manhattan Brown
Red
Pamplona Red
Silver
Santiago Silver
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Flint Gray
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Gray
White
Ivory
