Hyundai Genesis vs. Toyota Camry
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai Genesis and Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry.
In comparing the Hyundai Genesis's and the Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai Genesis has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry'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 Toyota Camry is priced between $10,353 to $19,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai Genesis’s base engine makes 311 horsepower, and the Toyota Camry base engine makes 178 horsepower. The Genesis is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 589 miles. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 595 miles. This gives the Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Camry 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:
$23,070
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:
65
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94,428
# Good or Great Deals:
27
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,488
Price Range:
$10,353 - $19,997
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$13,905
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$11,963 - $17,033
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
487
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
107,768
# Good or Great Deals:
164
Hyundai Genesis Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 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 Toyota Camry
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.4
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:
37.8%
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:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
5.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 10.2
Hyundai Genesis Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Camry Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 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
Toyota Camry Trim Levels
LE, SE, Special Edition, XLE, XLE V6, XSE, XSE V6
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
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:
4 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:
178 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
170 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 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:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
425 / 595 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:
Available
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:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
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:
Available
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:
Available
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:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
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:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.7 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:
3240 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
190.9 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 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 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
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
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Parisian Night Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Cosmic Gray Mica / Predawn Gray Mica
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Beige
Creme Brulee Mica
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
White
Ivory
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
White
Not available
