Hyundai Genesis vs. Hyundai SONATA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai Genesis and Hyundai SONATA 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 SONATA.
In comparing the Hyundai Genesis's and the Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai Genesis has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai Genesis's and the Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2016 Hyundai Genesis ranges from $11,492 to $22,543 while a used 2016 Hyundai SONATA is priced between $7,499 to $16,999.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai Genesis’s base engine makes 311 horsepower, and the Hyundai SONATA base engine makes 185 horsepower. The Genesis is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 589 miles. The SONATA is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 703 miles. This gives the Hyundai SONATA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai Genesis. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai Genesis has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SONATA has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$38,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,495 - $38,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,495 - $38,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,027
Price Range:
$11,492 - $22,543
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$13,905
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$11,963 - $17,033
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
59
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
96,183
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,061
Price Range:
$7,499 - $16,999
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$13,905
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$11,963 - $17,033
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
429
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
103,871
# Good or Great Deals:
157
Hyundai Genesis Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai SONATA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai Genesis
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
5.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 10.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
5.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 10.2
Hyundai Genesis Rankings
Not yet available
Hyundai SONATA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai Genesis Trim Levels
3.8L, 5.0L
Hyundai SONATA Trim Levels
Base, Eco, Limited, Limited 2.0T, SE, Sport, Sport 2.0T
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
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:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 38 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
463 / 703 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
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
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:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
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
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:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
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
Overall Interior Volume:
107.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.1 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:
3250 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/65R16
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
Phantom Black
Blue
Lakeside Blue / Nouveau Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Truffle / Shale Gray Metallic
Red
Scarlet Red / Venetian Red
Silver
Symphony Silver
White
Quartz White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
White
Ivory
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray
White
Not available
