Compare 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

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
7.0

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.

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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
5 5

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 - - 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 )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x - TBD - 10.98 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)
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 - - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P225/55R17 P225/45R18

Spare Tire Size
Compact T145/80D16

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P225/55R17 P225/45R18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -

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

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -

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

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 Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
5.8 6.3

Electrical

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

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
264 @ 4500 173 @ 4100

Engine Order Code
- TBD - NA

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)
27 31

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 23

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 26

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.40 1.42

Trans Type
6 6

Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.72 0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again
SHIFTRONIC NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.22 4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.04 1.90

Trans Order Code
- TBD - NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.90 3.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD 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 - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.02 0.95

Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
5-link Double Wishbone

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

Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.67 0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
5-link MacPherson Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 6

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.9 7.2

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating
--

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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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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