Both the Ioniq 6 and the Electrified G80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact 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 and available around view monitors.
Compare the2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6VS 2023 Genesis Electrified G80
Safety
Warranty
There are almost 3 times as many Hyundai dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Ioniq 6’s warranty.
Reliability
J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in reliability, above the industry average. With 7 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is ranked fourth.
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the Ioniq 6 gets better mileage than the Electrified G80:
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MPGe |
Ioniq 6 |
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RWD |
SE Long Range Electric Motor |
153 city/127 hwy |
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SE Standard Range Electric Motor |
151 city/120 hwy |
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SEL/Limited Electric Motor |
129 city/105 hwy |
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AWD |
SE Electric Motors |
130 city/111 hwy |
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SEL/Limited Electric Motors |
111 city/94 hwy |
Electrified G80 |
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AWD |
Electric Motors |
105 city/89 hwy |
The Ioniq 6 can travel longer on a full charge than the Electrified G80 on a full charge:
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Miles |
Ioniq 6 |
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RWD |
SE Long Range Electric Motor |
361 miles |
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SEL/Limited Electric Motor |
305 miles |
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AWD |
SE Electric Motors |
316 miles |
Electrified G80 |
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AWD |
Electric Motors |
282 miles |
Tires and Wheels
The Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Electrified G80’s 45 series front tires.
For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited has standard 20-inch wheels. The Electrified G80’s largest wheels are only 19 inches.
The Ioniq 6 has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.
Chassis
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 1100 pounds less than the Genesis Electrified G80.
The Ioniq 6 is 5.9 inches shorter than the Electrified G80, making the Ioniq 6 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
The design of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 amounts to more than styling. The Ioniq 6 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .22 Cd. That is significantly lower than the Electrified G80 (.26) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Ioniq 6 get better fuel mileage.
The front grille of the Ioniq 6 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.
Passenger Space
The Ioniq 6 has 3.3 inches more front legroom, 3.6 inches more rear headroom and .2 inches more rear shoulder room than the Electrified G80.
Cargo Capacity
The Ioniq 6 has a larger trunk than the Electrified G80 (11.7 vs. 10.8 cubic feet).
The Ioniq 6’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.
Ergonomics
The Ioniq 6 Limited has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the rear seat, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.
Model Availability
The Ioniq 6 is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.
Recommendations
The Hyundai Ioniq outsold the Genesis G80 by over six to one during 2022.