Car comparison

Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDIvsHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI

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

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Hyundai Genesis II

3.8 V6 GDI

315 hp3778 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2014-2016
VS

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF)

2.0 Turbo GDI

271 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Highest torque
    397 Nm
    293 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDIHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
Power
315hp235kW
271hp202kW
Torque
397Nm293lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km427mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,778cc231cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,990mm196in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,480mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
3,010mm119in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
493L
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
77L
70L
CO2 emissions
261g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDIHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDIPowerTorque
  • Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI6,000 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDIHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
32.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
315 hp
235 kW
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
271 hp
202 kW

Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI has 44 hp more than Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI and Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
365 Nm
269 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
1,520 kg
3,351 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 II3.8 V6 GDI
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI6.5 s
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI and Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI: 2.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDI
315 hp
235 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
271 hp
202 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 II3.8 V6 GDI
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiGenesis II3.8 V6 GDIHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
Power
315 hp
235 kW
271 hp
202 kW
Torque
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
688 km
427 mi
-
CO2 score
261 g/km
-
Trunk score
493 L
17.4 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 II 3.8 V6 GDI
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Genesis II 3.8 V6 GDI

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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