Genesis vs. Hyundai

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Genesis and Hyundai 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 Genesis and Hyundai cars.

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

Genesis versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Genesis versus Hyundai pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Hyundai, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Hyundai the overall advantage over Genesis.

Genesis versus Hyundai: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Genesis vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 5 model comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Both Genesis and Hyundai vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Genesis offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Genesis offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

Genesis versus Hyundai: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Genesis versus Hyundai overall quality ratings shows Hyundai with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Hyundai has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Genesis has better safety ratings in 3 out of 5 comparisons while Hyundai has better safety ratings in 1 out of 5 comparisons. Genesis and Hyundai tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

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Safest Car Rankings: Genesis and Hyundai each have better car rankings in 1 category. The GV60 from Genesis ranks better in Safest Electric SUVs and the IONIQ 6 from Hyundai ranks better in Safest Electric Cars.

Available Body Styles: Genesis offers 4 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Genesis offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.