Car comparison

Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24VvsAcura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Hyundai Genesis

3.8i V6 24V

290 hp3778 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2013
VS

Acura RL II

3.7 i V6 24V

304 hp3664 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    358 Nm
    264 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24VAcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
290hp216kW
304hp227kW
Torque
358Nm264lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
53.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,778cc231cu in
3,664cc224cu in
Length
4,975mm196in
4,973mm196in
Width
1,863mm73in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,480mm58in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,935mm116in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24VAcura RL II 3.7 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24VAcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
30.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V
290 hp
216 kW
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
304 hp
227 kW

Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V has 14 hp more than Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V and Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V
358 Nm
264 lb-ft
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
275 Nm
203 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V7.6 s
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V and Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V
290 hp
216 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
304 hp
227 kW
6.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,975 mm
195.9 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,973 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24VAcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
290 hp
216 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
358 Nm
264 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,975 mm
195.9 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,973 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V

  • Has 83 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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