Car comparison

Hyundai Genesis Coupe · Facelift 2012 3.8 GDi V6vsNissan 370Z Coupe · Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6

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

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Hyundai Genesis Coupe · Facelift 2012

3.8 GDi V6

347 hp3778 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2013
VS

Nissan 370Z Coupe · Facelift 2012

Nismo 3.7 V6

344 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift 2012 3.8 GDi V6

  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    332 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Power
347hp259kW
344hp257kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
371Nm274lb-ft
Curb weight
1,622kg3,576lb
1,532kg3,377lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
650km404mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,778cc231cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,630mm182in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,621mm64in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance-
115mm5in
Trunk volume
332L
235L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
65L
72L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift 2012 3.8 GDi V6Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift 2012 3.8 GDi V6: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V66,400 rpm5,300 rpm6,650 rpm
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V67,400 rpm5,200 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
17.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6
347 hp
259 kW
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
344 hp
257 kW

Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift 2012 3.8 GDi V6 has 3 hp more than Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6 and Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift 2012 3.8 GDi V6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
371 Nm
274 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6
1,622 kg
3,576 lb
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
1,532 kg
3,377 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V65.9 s
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V65.2 s

Although Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift 2012 3.8 GDi V6 has more power, Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6 and Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift 2012 3.8 GDi V6: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift 2012 3.8 GDi V6 and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6
650 km
404 mi
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
679 km
422 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6
347 hp
259 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
344 hp
257 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
332 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift 2012 3.8 GDi V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiGenesis CoupeFacelift 20123.8 GDi V6Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
344 hp
257 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
371 Nm
274 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,622 kg
3,576 lb
1,532 kg
3,377 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
332 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
650 km
404 mi
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
-
Trunk score
332 L
11.7 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift 2012 3.8 GDi V6Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift 2012 3.8 GDi V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 29 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 97 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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