Compare 2012 Chrysler 300 vs 2012 Hyundai Genesis

2012 Chrysler 300
2012 Hyundai Genesis
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4-Door Sedan V6 300S AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
300 4-Door Sedan V6 300S AWD 18 27 $34,393 $36,020
300 4-Door Sedan V6 300S RWD 19 31 $32,232 $33,670
300 4-Door Sedan V6 Limited AWD 18 27 $33,473 $35,020
300 4-Door Sedan V6 Limited RWD 19 31 $31,312 $32,670
300 4-Door Sedan V6 RWD 18 27 $26,712 $27,670
300 4-Door Sedan V8 300C AWD 15 23 $38,993 $41,020
300 4-Door Sedan V8 300C Luxury Series AWD 15 23 $42,213 $44,520
300 4-Door Sedan V8 300C Luxury Series RWD 16 25 $40,052 $42,170
300 4-Door Sedan V8 300C RWD 16 25 $36,832 $38,670
300 4-Door Sedan V8 300S AWD 15 23 $39,913 $42,020
300 4-Door Sedan V8 300S RWD 16 25 $37,752 $39,670
300 4-Door Sedan V8 Mopar 12 RWD 16 25 $37,752 $39,670
300 4-Door Sedan V8 SRT8 RWD 14 23 $46,062 $47,670
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4-Door Sedan V6 3.8L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Genesis 4-Door Sedan V6 3.8L 18 28 $32,070 $34,200
Genesis 4-Door Sedan V8 4.6L 16 25 $41,204 $44,500
Genesis 4-Door Sedan V8 5.0L 17 25 $42,124 $45,500
Genesis 4-Door Sedan V8 5.0L R-Spec 16 25 $43,044 $46,500
Genesis Coupe 2-Door I4 2.0T Automatic 20 30 $22,354 $23,500
Genesis Coupe 2-Door I4 2.0T Automatic Premium 20 30 $25,410 $26,750
Genesis Coupe 2-Door I4 2.0T Manual 21 30 $21,180 $22,250
Genesis Coupe 2-Door I4 2.0T Manual R-Spec 21 30 $23,294 $24,500
Genesis Coupe 2-Door V6 3.8L Automatic Grand Touring w/Blk Lth 17 27 $27,932 $29,750
Genesis Coupe 2-Door V6 3.8L Automatic Grand Touring w/Brn Lth 17 27 $27,932 $29,750
Genesis Coupe 2-Door V6 3.8L Automatic Track 17 27 $30,257 $32,250
Genesis Coupe 2-Door V6 3.8L Manual R-Spec 17 26 $25,142 $26,750
Genesis Coupe 2-Door V6 3.8L Manual Track 17 26 $28,862 $30,750

Pricing

Invoice Price
$34,393
$32,070

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$36,020
$34,200

Monthly Payment Estimate
$600 / month
$570 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.4
8.0

TCC’s Bottom Line
Riper and more mature, the latest Chrysler 300 has classically handsome looks and in the right versions, big rear-drive fun. The 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is one of the best performance-car values, with several models fitting the needs of either daily commuters of track-day enthusiasts.

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Fuel Economy

City
18 mpg 18 mpg

Highway
27 mpg 28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Large Cars Large car

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
56.1 54.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.5 58.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)
106.3 109.4

Second Head Room (in)
37.9 37.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.7 57.9

Front Leg Room (in)
41.8 44.3

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Front Hip Room (in)
56.2 54.9

Second Leg Room (in)
40.1 38.6

Front Head Room (in)
38.6 40.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
63.4 63.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.8 5.2

Length, Overall (in)
198.6 196.3

Height, Overall (in)
59.2 58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)
63.8 64.4

Wheelbase (in)
120.2 115.6

Liftover Height (in)
30.1 - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.0 74.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.3 15.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 0.9 12.4 x - TBD -

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.6 x 1.3 13.0 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.5 19.3

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.5 15.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7 36.0

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr rack & pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.1 3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code
TDX NA

Front Tire Size
P235/55R19 P225/55R17

Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact

Front Tire Order Code
TDX NA

Spare Tire Order Code
TBK NA

Rear Tire Size
P235/55R19 P225/55R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 NA

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4235 3971

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 7.5 17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 7.5 17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
14.0 5.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
730 - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4800 291 @ 5100

Engine Order Code
ERB - TBD -

Displacement
3.6L/220 3.8L/231

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
292 @ 6350 333 @ 6400

Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6

Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 28 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 18 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 22 (Est)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.10 1.61

Trans Type
8 8

Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.29 1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.30 2.27

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.55

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 2.39

Trans Order Code
DFG - TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.07 3.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.19

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/manual shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.82

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.64

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 3.66

Summary

Vehicle Name
Chrysler 300 Hyundai Genesis

Body Style
4-Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.3 1.0

Suspension Type - Rear
Five-Link Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
Short-Long Arm Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.6 0.7

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.7 - TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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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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