Car comparison

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6vsHyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI

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

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Volkswagen Phideon

480V6

299 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2016-present
VS

Hyundai Genesis II

3.8 V6 GDI

315 hp3778 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phideon 480V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    824 km
    512 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhideon480V6HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
Power
299hp223kW
315hp235kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
397Nm293lb-ft
Curb weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight-
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
824km512mi
Calculated
664km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
3,778cc231cu in
Length
5,074mm200in
4,990mm196in
Width
1,893mm75in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
3,009mm118in
3,010mm119in
Front track-
1,620mm64in
Rear track-
1,633mm64in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume-
493L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
77L
CO2 emissions-
270g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phideon 480V6: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhideon480V65,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhideon480V6HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
21.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
299 hp
223 kW
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
315 hp
235 kW

Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI has 16 hp more than Volkswagen Phideon 480V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 and Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
397 Nm
293 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
2,000 kg
4,409 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhideon480V66.3 s
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI6.8 s

Although Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI has more power, Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 and Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 and Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI: 2.5 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
824 km
512 mi
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
664 km
412 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
299 hp
223 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
315 hp
235 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
493 L
17.4 cu ft
Length
4,990 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.3 s
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.8 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhideon480V6HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
Power
299 hp
223 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
493 L
17.4 cu ft
Length
4,990 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
824 km
512 mi
664 km
412 mi
CO2 score
-
270 g/km
Trunk score
-
493 L
17.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 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
VehicleVolkswagen Phideon 480V6Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6

  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 160 km (100 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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