Genesis vs. Nissan

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

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

Genesis versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Genesis versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Genesis models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Genesis versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Genesis vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 3 model comparisons. Genesis and Nissan vehicles have similar horsepower in 2 comparisons. Nissan offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Genesis versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Genesis has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Genesis and Nissan tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Genesis shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Nissan shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 3 comparisons, and Genesis and Nissan tie over 1 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Genesis offers 5 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 6 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Genesis offers 9 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.