2016 Acura RLX vs 2016 Hyundai Genesis

2016 Acura RLX

2016 Hyundai Genesis

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4-Door Sedan Advance Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RLX 4-Door Sedan Advance Pkg	20	31	$55,587	$60,450
RLX 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Advance Pkg	28	32	$60,637	$65,950
RLX 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Tech Pkg	28	32	$55,128	$59,950
RLX 4-Door Sedan Navigation	20	31	$46,864	$50,950
RLX 4-Door Sedan Tech Pkg	20	31	$50,077	$54,450

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4-Door Sedan V6 3.8L AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Genesis 4-Door Sedan V6 3.8L AWD	16	25	$38,673	$41,250
Genesis 4-Door Sedan V6 3.8L RWD	18	29	$36,355	$38,750
Genesis 4-Door Sedan V8 5.0L RWD	15	23	$49,821	$53,850
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Automatic Base w/Black Seats	16	25	$26,734	$28,150
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Automatic Base w/Gray Seats	16	25	$26,734	$28,150
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Automatic Ultimate w/Black Seats	16	25	$32,765	$34,950
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Automatic Ultimate w/Tan Seats	16	25	$32,765	$34,950
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Manual Base w/Black Seats	17	24	$25,612	$26,950
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Manual Base w/Gray Seats	17	24	$25,612	$26,950
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Manual R-Spec	17	24	$28,066	$29,900
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Manual Ultimate w/Black Seats	17	24	$31,648	$33,750
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Manual Ultimate w/Tan Seats	17	24	$31,648	$33,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$55,587

$38,673

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$60,450

$41,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1008 / month

$688 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Acura RLX offers some minor updates to an already competent—if subtle—luxury package. It's an interesting alternative to the other cars in its class.

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe appeals to a more limited group than it used to; but it straddles the line between budget sports car and refined touring coupe in all the right ways.

TCC Likes

Smooth V-6 growl
Gas mileage estimates lead the class
Interesting new safety features

Strong V-6 performance
Dynamically sharp, yet refined
Cohesive look, inside and out

TCC Dislikes

Design isn't distinctive
Rear-wheel steering is a pretty exotic solution
Multiple screens, multiple guesses?

Tight back seat
Sluggish automatic transmission
Gauges placed too low

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

45.7

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

55.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

41.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.1

107.7

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

54.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

58.3

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

38.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

65.3

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

118.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

196.1

196.5

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

58.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

15.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

12.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

20.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

36.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4003

4295

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

272 @ 4500

293 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.8 L/231

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6500

311 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.26

2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.40

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.19

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.83

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.91

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.61

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Acura RLX

Hyundai Genesis

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

9.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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