Genesis vs. Toyota

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

When comparing the Genesis brand to the Toyota brand, Genesis has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and safety. Toyota 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 Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Genesis versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Toyota in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Toyota also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Toyota, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Toyota the overall advantage over Genesis.

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

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

Available Body Styles: Genesis offers 4 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Toyota offers 14 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 15 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Genesis offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.