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Hyundai Genesis vs. Hyundai SANTA FE

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai Genesis and Hyundai SANTA FE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai Genesis and the Hyundai SANTA FE.

In comparing the Hyundai Genesis's and the Hyundai SANTA FE's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai Genesis has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai Genesis's and the Hyundai SANTA FE's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2016 Hyundai Genesis ranges from $9,310 to $19,999 while a used 2016 Hyundai SANTA FE is priced between $7,390 to $17,997.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai Genesis’s base engine makes 311 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA FE base engine makes 290 horsepower. The Genesis is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 589 miles. The SANTA FE is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 470 miles. This gives the Hyundai Genesis the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai SANTA FE. Both models use gasoline.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Hyundai Genesis has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SANTA FE has an average safety rating of 4.69 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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2016 Hyundai Genesis
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

38750

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

24126

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

21495 - 38750

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

30400

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

29055

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

20995 - 34010

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

14745

Price Range:

9310 - 19999

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

12398

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

9889 - 16048

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

61

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

98728

# Good or Great Deals:

30

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

12128

Price Range:

7390 - 17997

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

15346

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

9898 - 25828

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

73

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

114575

# Good or Great Deals:

33

Hyundai Genesis Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.7 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai Genesis

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

2.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

2.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

0.1 - 4.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.062

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

1.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.3 - 7.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.145



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.10559799653543

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

5.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.9 - 10.1

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.112290489834432

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.2 - 13.2

Hyundai Genesis Rankings

Not yet available

Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

1 / 3

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

1 / 3

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 7

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 7

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 67

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

3 / 28

Best Midsize SUVs Under $35k

3 / 5

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $35k

3 / 5

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

4 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 30

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

5 / 28

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

7 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs

8 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

9 / 32

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

11 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

11 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

12 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

13 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

13 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

13 / 32

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

14 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

18 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

21 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

22 / 56

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

24 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

24 / 32

Safest Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

26 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

33 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

41 / 67

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Hyundai Genesis Trim Levels

3.8L, 5.0L

Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels

Limited, SE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.69 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

311 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

293 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.075 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

290 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

252 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.074 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

2000 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


18 / 29 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

365 / 589 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


18 / 25 / 21

Range (city/hwy):

338 / 470 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

45.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Cargo Space:

15.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

107.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.6 inches

Cargo Space:

13.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

80 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

160 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4138 lbs

Width:

74.4 inches

Height:

58.3 inches

Length:

196.5 inches

Wheelbase:

118.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3933 lbs

Width:

74.2 inches

Height:

66.5 inches

Length:

193.1 inches

Wheelbase:

110.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/45R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Caspian Black

Blue

Ibiza Blue / Montecito Blue

Brown

Manhattan Brown

Gray

Empire State Gray / Parisian Gray

Red

Pamplona Red

Silver

Santiago Silver

White

Casablanca White

Exterior Colors

Black

Becketts Black / Night Sky Pearl

Blue

Not available

Brown

Java Espresso

Gray

Iron Frost

Red

Regal Red Pearl

Silver

Circuit Silver

White

Monaco White

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

White

Ivory

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

White

Not available

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