2017 Genesis G80 vs 2017 Kia K900

2017 Genesis G80

2017 Kia K900

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3.8L AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G80 3.8L AWD	16	25	$41,592	$43,900
G80 3.8L RWD	18	28	$39,247	$41,400
G80 5.0L Ultimate RWD	15	23	$51,037	$54,550

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V6 Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
K900 V6 Luxury	17	25	$50,953	$54,900
K900 V6 Premium	17	25	$46,296	$49,900
K900 V8 Luxury	15	23	$57,449	$61,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,592

$50,953

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,900

$54,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$732 / month

$915 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.3

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Genesis G80 is one of the first new cars from the nascent luxury carmaker, and it's a good leg to stand on.

With so little to set it apart, the Kia K900 blends into the background among big luxury sedans.

TCC Likes

Very good base engine
All-wheel drive optional
Active safety standard

Comfortable ride
Spacious rear seat
Quiet cabin

TCC Dislikes

No benefit to bigger engine
Not much trunk space
Design still borrows a little from others

Anodyne styling
No distinguishing features
Lag on acceleration

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

55.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

59.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.2

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.2

Front Leg Room (in)

45.7

45.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

107.7

110.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.2

Front Head Room (in)

41.1

40.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

63.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

196.5

200.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.3

58.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.3

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

118.5

119.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

74.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.3

15.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.3

19.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.2

37.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P245/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P245/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

740

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

293 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.8 L/231

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

311 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.40

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.67

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Genesis G80

Kia K900

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

9.3

8.8

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4376

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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