Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Genesis
Overview | |
MSRP$21,600 | MSRP$38,000 |
Listings588 | Listings34 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryIn creating the latest version of its Sonata, Hyundai has rigorously checked every important box on the long list of midsize family sedan requirements. What’s left out of the recipe is difficult to articulate, the sort of emotional attachment generated by sensational design, or entertaining driving dynamics, or an endless supply of surprise-and-delight details. This is a thoroughly capable car. But it is not an engaging car. | |
Reviews SummaryHave you ever seen a sports or action movie in which the protagonist makes a first attempt at a goal early in the movie, fails, then embarks on a training montage, only to succeed in the end? The lesson is that sometimes the first attempt isn’t the best, but if the desire is there, it will eventually lead to victory—but only after addressing one’s shortcomings. That is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. In 2007, Hyundai brought a concept for the Genesis to the New York International Auto Show and stunned onlookers, not for the car’s design (though it was attractive), but because of the car’s stated goal: Hyundai was getting into the luxury game. The Korean bargain brand? Building a luxury car? The automaker was building highly competent products, but it still came as a shock. Fast-forward to 2014, and the shock has worn off. The Genesis was joined by the Equus, an even higher-end product. But in this time, the Genesis started to feel dated compared to its more aggressively styled siblings. By 2014 the Genesis was feeling almost anonymous. And that all changed for the 2015 model year. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine3.8L 311 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower311 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name3.8L 311 hp V6 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque293 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower311 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3250 lbs | Curb Weight4138 lbs |
Height58.1 in | Height58.3 in |
Length191.1 in | Length196.5 in |
Width73.4 in | Width74.4 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase118.5 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,600 | $38,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | In creating the latest version of its Sonata, Hyundai has rigorously checked every important box on the long list of midsize family sedan requirements. What’s left out of the recipe is difficult to articulate, the sort of emotional attachment generated by sensational design, or entertaining driving dynamics, or an endless supply of surprise-and-delight details. This is a thoroughly capable car. But it is not an engaging car. | Have you ever seen a sports or action movie in which the protagonist makes a first attempt at a goal early in the movie, fails, then embarks on a training montage, only to succeed in the end? The lesson is that sometimes the first attempt isn’t the best, but if the desire is there, it will eventually lead to victory—but only after addressing one’s shortcomings. That is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. In 2007, Hyundai brought a concept for the Genesis to the New York International Auto Show and stunned onlookers, not for the car’s design (though it was attractive), but because of the car’s stated goal: Hyundai was getting into the luxury game. The Korean bargain brand? Building a luxury car? The automaker was building highly competent products, but it still came as a shock. Fast-forward to 2014, and the shock has worn off. The Genesis was joined by the Equus, an even higher-end product. But in this time, the Genesis started to feel dated compared to its more aggressively styled siblings. By 2014 the Genesis was feeling almost anonymous. And that all changed for the 2015 model year. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 3.8L 311 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 311 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 3.8L 311 hp V6 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 293 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 311 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3250 lbs | 4138 lbs |
Height | 58.1 in | 58.3 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 196.5 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 118.5 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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