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, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and safety. Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, retained value, vehicle rankings 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 2 out of 3 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. 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: Genesis has better safety ratings in 4 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.

Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 2 categories: Hyundai IONIQ 6 in Safest Electric Cars and Hyundai IONIQ 5 in Safest Electric SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Genesis offers 5 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Hyundai offers 11 SUVs and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 6 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles.

Genesis offers 9 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.