2011 Hyundai Genesis vs 2011 Scion tC

2011 Hyundai Genesis

2011 Scion tC

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4-Door Sedan V6

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Genesis 4-Door Sedan V6	18	27	$30,954	$33,000
Genesis 4-Door Sedan V8	17	25	$39,824	$43,000
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 2.0T Automatic	20	30	$22,354	$23,500
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 2.0T Automatic Premium	20	30	$25,410	$26,750
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 2.0T Manual	21	30	$21,180	$22,250
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 2.0T Manual R-Spec	21	30	$23,294	$24,500
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Automatic Grand Touring w/Blk Lth	17	27	$27,932	$29,750
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Automatic Grand Touring w/Brn Lth	17	27	$27,932	$29,750
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Automatic Track	17	27	$30,257	$32,250
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Manual R-Spec	17	26	$25,142	$26,750
Genesis Coupe 2-Door 3.8L Manual Track	17	26	$28,862	$30,750

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2-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
tC 2-Door HB Automatic	23	31	$18,311	$19,275
tC 2-Door HB Manual	23	31	$17,361	$18,275

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,954

$18,311

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,000

$19,275

Monthly Payment Estimate

$550 / month

$321 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

For road or track, the 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is one of the best performance values on the market.

The 2011 Scion tC is not a tremendous value any more, but it finally has some character to call its own.

TCC Likes

Extroverted styling
Strong powertrain performance
Good handling

Bolder new look
Docile powertrain
Ride comfort

TCC Dislikes

Choppy ride
Some awkward interior controls
Steering feel

Very limited headroom
Lack of edginess in the driving experience
Plasticky interior

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large car

Large

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.3

48.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

55.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

109.4

88.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

52.1

Front Leg Room (in)

44.3

41.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

52.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

37.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.8

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.2

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

195.9

174.0

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

115.6

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

70.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

34.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x - TBD -

10.98 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

11.65 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

14.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.7

14.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.0

37.4

Steering Type

Pwr rack & pinion

Electric pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.93

2.81

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55R17

P225/45R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T145/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R17

P225/45R18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3748

3102

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.8

6.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

264 @ 4500

173 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

- TBD -

Displacement

3.8L/231

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6200

180 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I4

Fuel System

MPI

SMPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

SHIFTRONIC

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.22

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.90

Trans Order Code

- TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.90

3.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.59

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

3.30

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Genesis

Scion tC

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

3 Door Hatchback

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.02

0.95

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

5-link

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.67

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

5-link

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

8.9

7.2

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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