2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 beats 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe in Edmunds test

Posted: Mar 02, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, 2010 Releases, Hyundai, Infiniti, Reviews, Videos

Hyundai wasn’t at all shy in admitting that it is targeting the Infiniti G Coupes with its new 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Therefore, it’s only right that many auto publications will be putting the two coupes face-to-face during their test-drive of the new Korean offering.

Edmunds compared the 2009 Infiniti G37 coupe to the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 in its recent comparison test. Power for the 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe comes from a 3.7L V6 that produces 330-hp with a peak torque of 270 lb-ft. That allows for a 0 to 60 mph run in 5.7 seconds. The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is powered by a 3.8L V6 making 306-hp and a maximum torque of 310 lb-ft. However, the Genesis Coupe does 0 to 60 mph much slower than the Infiniti G37 with a time of 6.4 seconds.

Pricing for the 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe starts at $35,900 while the 2010 Genesis Coupe 3.8 starts at $10,900 less with an MSRP of $25,000. Adding the Track Package brings the pricing up to $29,500 giving your Genesis Coupe a stiffer suspension, a Torsen limited-slip differential, Brembo brakes and 19-inch wheels.

While we’ll leave it up to you to decide which is better – here is Edmunds conclusion: “It’s the undeniable value equation that tips this test in the favor of the 2010 Hyundai Genesis 3.8. You simply get more car for your dollar with the Genesis coupe. Sure, it’s not as much car as the 2009 Infiniti G37, but at two-thirds the cost, it doesn’t have to be.”

Check out Edmunds complete review here. You can also see their video review of the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe after the jump.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe:

GMoney

People, don't get caught up! Drop the badges and compare each vehicle spec to spec, stat to stat!! We don't hesitate to compare a ZR1 to Ferrari's and Porsche's do we? (and look at those price differences!!) And the last time I checked, Chevrolet wasn't a luxury brand!
Where da carheads at??? Got a bunch of window shoppers up in here!!

Bobmarley

this is a dumb comparison....they should have tested a 370z, or mustang or camaro. I would take a base 370z over the genesis

kabluey

Good comparison, Hyundai just needs better performance..

It's not necessarily badge image, I mean Infiniti is Japanese--if people were really worried about image they would just buy a 3 series coupe..

I WOULD never utter Infiniti and BMW in the same breath--hogwash!

I do agree that the Genesis is more in line with the rough Mustang or a unbalanced Eclipse..

AJoke

This comparison is a joke. How can you compare the two vehicles, they dont belong in the same class, neither will 90% of people ever cross shop them. It doesnt even compare to the 370z let alone the G37. Compare that care to the mitsu eclipse, mustang, and others in its class. This article by motortrend was done just to lure people to read the stupid thing.

We Know Cars

I could not put it any better, talk about comparing "apples to bananas." I guess the Genesis Coupe is also better that hum lets say the BMW 135 & 335, why not throw in the new 370Z in the mix for good measure cause the Genesis is CHEAPER. I am thinking of a new comparison, how about a Z06 Corvette and a 2010 Camaro and we can say that the Camaro wins because its slower, less power, not as good of a handler, but cheaper, maybe we will sell more magazines. Sounds like a winner to me..

Ivan Gutierrez

I agree with you, I doubt buyers of the G37 will also be considering the genesis coupe. If anything they’ll probably be comparing it to a 328i coupe or something else but not this. Although I don't think that comparing it to the eclipse isn't much better seeing as how the eclipse is front wheel drive. A V6 Mustang is probably the closest thing this has to competition.

Oh and the article was written by InsideLine not Motortrend

Kamacurus

The one big thing Infiniti has that Hyundai does not have in this competition is the badge. People looking for luxury are not going to be easily swayed to buy a Genesis assuming $ is not a factor.

I still think that Hyundai needs to go ahead & make a luxury brand ... even if they have to sell it @ Hyundai dealerships @ 1st to save $. As of now, many people probably see the Genesis as no more luxury as a Toyota Avalon or Honda Accord EX-L.