Genesis vs. Porsche
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Genesis and Porsche 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 Porsche cars.
When comparing the Genesis brand to the Porsche brand, Genesis has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and fuel efficiency. Porsche has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Genesis versus Porsche: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Genesis versus Porsche pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Genesis in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Genesis also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Genesis versus Porsche: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Porsche vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Genesis offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Genesis offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Genesis versus Porsche: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Genesis offers 4 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles.
Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Genesis offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Genesis GV70
$48,446 - $68,135
Genesis GV80
$64,964 - $80,774
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Porsche Macan
$68,421 - $99,909
Porsche Cayenne
$90,880 - $144,361
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not Yet Available
Genesis GV80
$63,790 - $79,650
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Porsche Macan
$62,710 - $101,278
Porsche Cayenne
$83,389 - $214,205
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Genesis GV70
48.3%
Genesis GV80
52.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Porsche Macan
39.7%
Porsche Cayenne
46.6%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Genesis GV70
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Genesis GV80
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Porsche Macan
261 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Porsche Cayenne
348 hp / 368 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not Yet Available
Genesis GV80
20 / 24 / 22
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Porsche Macan
Not Yet Available
Porsche Cayenne
17 / 23 / 19
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Genesis GV70
3500 lbs
Genesis GV80
6000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Porsche Macan
4409 lbs
Porsche Cayenne
7700 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not available
Genesis GV80
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
7.1 / 10
Porsche Cayenne
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not available
Genesis GV80
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
6.1 / 10
Porsche Cayenne
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
9.0 / 10
Genesis GV80
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
Not available
Porsche Cayenne
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
7.5 / 10
Genesis GV80
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Porsche Macan
8.0 / 10
Porsche Cayenne
7.6 / 10