2012 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Durango and 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 663 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (302 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. 2012 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Durango | 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Durango | Genesis Coupe |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2157 kg | 1494 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |
