Kia K900 vs. Genesis G80

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia K900 and Genesis G80 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 Kia K900 and the Genesis G80.

When comparing the Kia K900's and the Genesis G80's specifications and ratings, the Kia K900 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Genesis G80 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Kia K900 and Genesis G80 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Kia K900's and the Genesis G80's specifications and ratings, the Kia K900 is a better car than the Genesis G80.

Pricing: A used 2020 Kia K900 ranges from $27,213 to $38,994 while a used 2020 Genesis G80 is priced between $26,405 to $37,866.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia K900 loses 46.5 percent of its value and the Genesis G80 loses 51.2 percent of its value. This means the Kia K900 retains 4.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Genesis G80.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia K900 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Genesis G80's quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the Kia K900 being ranked 7 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Genesis G80 being ranked 14 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia K900 is 7.5 out of 10. For the Genesis G80 the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Kia K900 an advantage in reliability compared to the Genesis G80.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia K900’s base engine makes 365 horsepower, and the Genesis G80 base engine makes 311 horsepower. The K900 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. The G80 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. This gives the Genesis G80 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia K900. The K900 uses premium unleaded, and the G80 uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia K900, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Genesis G80, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space. The Kia K900 and Genesis G80 are comparable in regards to front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Genesis G80 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.