Genesis G80 vs. Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Genesis G80 and Toyota Avalon 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 Genesis G80 and the Toyota Avalon.

When comparing the Genesis G80's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, The Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Genesis G80 and Toyota Avalon have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Genesis G80's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon is a better car than the Genesis G80.

Pricing: A used 2022 Genesis G80 ranges from $34,190 to $52,557 while a used 2022 Toyota Avalon is priced between $24,634 to $39,000.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Genesis G80 loses 51.2 percent of its value and the Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Avalon retains 8.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Genesis G80.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Genesis G80 is 7.4 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Genesis G80 being ranked 14 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Genesis G80 is 5.9 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon a substantial advantage in reliability compared to the Genesis G80.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Genesis G80’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The G80 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 550 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Toyota Avalon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Genesis G80 the advantage in maximum range. The G80 uses premium unleaded, and the Avalon uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear leg room and cargo space. The Genesis G80, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room. The Genesis G80 and Toyota Avalon are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Genesis G80 and the Toyota Avalon have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.