Compare the2022 Kia StingerVS 2020 Genesis G80

Compared to metal, the Stinger’s plastic fuel tank can withstand harder, more intrusive impacts without leaking; this decreases the possibility of fire. The Genesis G80 has a metal gas tank.

Both the Stinger and the G80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Kia Stinger is safer than the Genesis G80:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Kia Stinger is safer than the Genesis G80:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

There are over 2 times as many Kia dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Stinger’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2020 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Kia vehicles are better in initial quality than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia first in initial quality, above the industry average. With 6 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is ranked fifth.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia third in reliability, above the industry average. With 5 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is ranked 8th.

As tested in Car and Driver the Stinger GT1/GT2 3.3 turbo V6 is faster than the Genesis G80:

On the EPA test cycle the Stringer gets better fuel mileage than the G80:

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Stinger’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. (Start/Stop isn’t accounted in present EPA fuel mileage tests.) The G80 doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Stinger GT1/GT2’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s at 2250 in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The G80 doesn’t offer launch control.

The Stinger stops much shorter than the G80:

The Stinger GT2 handles at .93 G’s, while the G80 AWD pulls only .84 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Stinger executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.9 seconds quicker than the G80 5.0 (24.8 seconds @ .79 average G’s vs. 26.7 seconds @ .7 average G’s).

The Kia Stinger may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 600 to 700 pounds less than the Genesis G80.

The Stinger is 6.3 inches shorter than the G80, making the Stinger easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

As tested by Car and Driver while at idle, the interior of the Stinger is quieter than the G80 5.0 (37 vs. 39 dB).

The Stinger has 1.4 inches more rear legroom and 1.3 inches more rear hip room than the G80.

The Stinger’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The G80 doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

Consumer Reports rated the Stinger’s headlight performance “Fair,” a higher rating than the G80’s headlights, which were rated “Poor.”

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Kia Stinger has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the G80.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Kia Stinger will be $2123 to $4245 less than for the Genesis G80.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Kia Stinger and the Genesis G80, based on reliability, safety and performance.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Stinger third among compact premium cars in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The G80 isn’t in the top three in its category.