2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe vs. Its Competition

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe - First Drive, 2/2012

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Feb 20, 2012

The top 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track actually lands within a few thousand of the base Infiniti G37 Coupe, but it’s a surprisingly strong rival, with a quieter, more refined interior and performance that’s in the same league—even if the steering isn’t quite as nuanced as that of the G37.

And compared to the Nissan 370Z, the Genesis Coupe feels far more sophisticated, without the choppy ride and overwhelming road noise that plagues the two-seat Nissan, even if its handling is about the best it gets.

We still haven't driven the Subaru BRZ or Scion FR-S at the time of writing, but based on the few early driving impressions out there we'd guess that the Genesis Coupe provides a somewhat more mature driving experience.

Other alternatives include the BMW 335i Coupe, although it’s much more expensive, and at the low end of the Gen Coupe market, the Honda Civic Si and Nissan Altima Coupe.

Both the Civic Si and Altima Coupe feel more ordinary and pedestrian compared to the Genesis Coupe.

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8 When value counts, the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is one of the most impressive performance cars on the market.	8.2 The 2013 Subaru BRZ shows that simplicity and leanness can provide more driving thrills than complex, high-horsepower sports cars costing several times as much.	8.2 The 2013 Scion FR-S is the real deal: a sports car, built simply, at an affordable price.	7 The 2012 Honda Civic is a little more spacious, comfortable, and economical, but it's now one of the blandest of the bunch.	8.2 A sexy, lavishly equipped luxury car, the 2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe has much of the vaunted performance feel of its primary German target.	7.6 The 2012 Nissan Altima isn't as roomy as the newest mid-offerings, but as a coupe or as a sedan, it's one of the best-looking and most sporty mid-sizers.
MSRP From
$24,250	$25,495	$24,500	$15,955	$37,800	$20,550
Gas Mileage
16 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy	22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	22 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4	Gas Flat 4	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas V6	Gas I4
EPA Class
Subcompact	Subcompact Cars	Minicompact	Compact Cars	Subcompact	Midsize
Style Name
2-Door I4 2.0T Man	2-Door Coupe Premium Man	2-Door Coupe Man (Natl)	4-Door Man DX	2-Door Base RWD	4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4	4	4	5	4	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	2	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Coupe	Coupe	Coupe	Sedan	2 Door Coupe	4 Door Sedan
Transmission
Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Automatic w/OD	Continuously Variable Ratio