2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring

To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium and 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring (306 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring weights approximately 16 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium. 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 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring (360 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium. (302 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring
Make Hyundai Hyundai
Model Genesis Coupe Genesis Coupe
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 210 HP 306 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 302 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1541 kg
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 65 L


 

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