Genesis vs. Kia

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

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

Genesis versus Kia: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Genesis versus Kia pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Genesis.

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

Genesis versus Kia: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Genesis versus Kia overall quality ratings shows Kia with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Kia has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Kia has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Genesis and Kia tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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Safest Car Rankings: Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Niro EV in Safest Electric SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Genesis offers 4 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

Genesis offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.