V6 or v8

[chingador]

I decided on the V8. I drove both and thought that the V6 was powerful enough. As mentioned before, the V6 was a bit louder and the engine seemed to be working a little harder. Either way, I would have been fine with either. I went with the V8 because they had exactly what I wanted in the V8 car package wise.

 

[Eurog]

Congratulations, welcome to the fold.

 

[RonP]

I have the 6, never felt I needed more HP. From what I understand the 8 is only 1 second faster, from 0-60 Miles per hour.

 

[Ultrasonic]

I just bought the V8 and am glad I did. The V6 was fine but felt lighter in its handling than the V8. I like a heavier car because the ride generally is smoother and quieter. The V8s power difference is noticeable in the Genesis and quite frankly, I never considered the V6 after driving the V8. Either way will be fine for you but since you are already spending a fair amount for a luxury sport sedan, why not go for the bigger engine?

 

[scottdk]

I have the 6, never felt I needed more HP. From what I understand the 8 is only 1 second faster, from 0-60 Miles per hour.

BTW.... 1 second is huge.

Race a Trans am WS6 to a Supercharged 2004 Grand prix GTP.

The results speak in distance's between the leader and nonleader. And the amount of force from your back jamed in the seat.

"Speed" for me is something that I "feel" and enjoy. The whole theatre of it all. The sound of it the force from corners at high speed. Love it

 

[Mark_888]

BTW.... 1 second is huge.

Race a Trans am WS6 to a Supercharged 2004 Grand prix GTP.

The results speak in distance's between the leader and nonleader. And the amount of force from your back jamed in the seat.

"Speed" for me is something that I "feel" and enjoy. The whole theatre of it all. The sound of it the force from corners at high speed. Love it

There is not a full 1 second difference. According to Hyundai the estimated 0-60 times are as follows:

• V6 6.2 seconds
• V8 5.7 seconds

I believe others have found the differences to be slightly less than the .5 seconds above during actual testing.

I have never even come close to needing to accelerate from 0-60 seconds in 6.2 seconds.

 

[scottdk]

There is not a full 1 second difference. According to Hyundai the estimated 0-60 times are as follows:

• V6 6.2 seconds
• V8 5.7 seconds

I believe others have found the differences to be slightly less than the .5 seconds above during actual testing.

I have never even come close to needing to accelerate from 0-60 seconds in 6.2 seconds.

The point I was making was that a half a second or a full second is a large varience.

rate of acceleration is want vs. need. No one needs a Hyundai Genesis. We all could do fine with a Ford Clitaurus.

 

[Mark_888]

The point I was making was that a half a second or a full second is a large varience.

rate of acceleration is want vs. need. No one needs a Hyundai Genesis. We all could do fine with a Ford Clitaurus.

The point I was making was that if a half second variance is a big difference (as you stated above), then there is a big difference between a full second and a half second.

Just because we don't need 0-60 in 5.7 seconds does not mean we don't need the Hyundai Genesis. I use and enjoy the many features and comforts of the car to the fullest extent possible, but without ever approaching the need for anything faster than 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. Obviously, some people want and/or need faster, but not everyone.

 

[Mark_888]

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[Sayantsi]

I have been researching new cars for a while and am sold on the Genesis. I have also been looking at the Lexus E350, GS350 Infiniti M, and Mercedes E 350. I am quite possibly going to pull the trigger tomorrow if the dealer makes the numbers work for me.

As I mentioned, I am sold on the Genesis, but am still trying to decide between the V6 or V8. I test drove the V6 the other day and it was good enough. I have not yet driven the 8.

The dealer I am working with does not have the exact car I want in the V6, but has it in stock with the V8.

My question is to the owners of the V8. Are you glad you spent the extra money and got the V8? What is your fuel economy like?

To the V6 owners. Do you regret not getting the V8? Do you feel underpowered in any way/situation?

Also, I was told by the salesman that the suspension has been upgraded for the 2010 model. Is this true?

Anyway, great site. Thanks for the wealth of information.

When I was looking to buy, I drove V6 and V8 models, and couldn't really come up with any reason to go with the V8, even though it was "only" $1k more. The V6 has more aggressive gearing and the engine weighs about 200 pounds less, so you get a livelier feeling from the V6 imo. A plus if you like cars like the BMWs and Infinitis, or Maximas. Also, with the 09 premium plus package at least, the amenities are about the same between a V6 PP and a standard V8.

I think with the V8 the highway mpg is better, its acceleration is slightly faster, you have bigger brakes, but the two cars are basically the same - the 100 hp power difference really doesn't make itself known imo - mostly due to the gearing differences.

Hyundai revised the suspension for 2010 along with a few other tweaks. Its supposed to be a bit stiffer for flatter cornering. I couldn't tell the difference when I drove one, but ymmv.

The Genesis is a sporty car, but its no sports car. Think about what you'll use the car for and what you like in cars, and with those criteria, decide which model will make you happier. You can't go wrong with either engine.

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[Sayantsi]

Based on feedback from owners, CONSUMER REPORTS rates the reliability of the V-8 as AVERAGE and the V-6 as ABOVE AVERAGE.

Dan

The V6 is a proven engine that's been in production for a while, the Tau V8 is relatively new, so less kinks have been worked out, afaik.

 

[Sayantsi]

And as mentioned in another post, the V8 engine has made the Ward's Automotive Top 10 (the only V8 in the top 10). Another scale tipper in my opinion.

Fwiw, that list is for new engines, and the Tau is a new engine while the V6 is not.

 

[jailer]

I think with the V8 the highway mpg is better,
.

The V8 is better mpg on the highway?

 

[Mark_888]

The V8 is better mpg on the highway?

I don't think so. The V6 is EPA rated at 27 and the V8 is 25. Even though actual miles may be better, there are better on both cars (I can sometimes get 30 MPG on the hiway with my V6).

 

[scottdk]

I don't think so. The V6 is EPA rated at 27 and the V8 is 25. Even though actual miles may be better, there are better on both cars (I can sometimes get 30 MPG on the hiway with my V6).

I do see your point Mark. Also, I have had 30.2 MPG's on a road trip last August/September in another post. Either way, both engines do great for the car class.

Honestly, EPA means little to me. Mark, both you and I know that it's more important on HOW you drive vs. what you drive.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmxUsGiGp3w"]YouTube- Supercars: The One Gallon Fuel Crisis Race - Top Gear - BBC[/ame]

 

[RonP]

Did anyone mention, to get max. performance out of the 8, PREMIUM gas should be used???!!
I have gotten 30.4 on the hyw. with my 6, using Regular gas.

 

[scotttisha]

I have not read through every page, but I would only buy this car in the V8 form, with Tech. Which is what I did.

I wanted power and because I was trying to decide between an 08/09 Mercedes E350 Sport Sedan and the Genesis, I knew I would only be happy with the V8.

Here's another reason to get the V8 over the V6:

2010 winners and the applications tested: Only 1 V8 on the list...
* 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Audi A4)
* 3.0L TFSI Supercharged DOHC V-6 (Audi S4)
* 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (BMW 335d)
* 2.5L DOHC I-4 Hybrid (Ford Fusion Hybrid)
* 3.5L EcoBoost Turbocharged DOHC V-6 (Ford Taurus SHO)
* 2.4L Ecotec DOHC I-4 (Chevrolet Equinox
)
* 4.6L Tau DOHC V-8 (Hyundai Genesis)
* 2.5L Turbocharged DOHC H-4 (Subaru Legacy 2.5GT)
* 1.8L DOHC I-4 Hybrid (Toyota Prius)
* 2.0L SOHC I-4 Turbodiesel (Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI)

You also get the German built transmission and a limited slip.

To me, it's actually well worth the $2k premium.

I'm glad the V6 is getting great reviews too; however, I wouldn't buy one. I wanted something extraordinary not great.

 

[ASHDUMP]

I use premium gas all the time.

 

[scotttisha]

I use premium gas all the time.

Me too. I've used it, as requested by my Mercedes, for the past 4 years and 200,000 miles, so I'm used to paying for it. Plus, I want the best performance from the car I'm driving, so to me, there is no option of 87-91 octane.

Scott

 

[ASHDUMP]

Me too. I've used it, as requested by my Mercedes, for the past 4 years and 200,000 miles, so I'm used to paying for it. Plus, I want the best performance from the car I'm driving, so to me, there is no option of 87-91 octane.

Scott

I've been using premium for the last 11 years. I had an 1995 Olds Aurora that took premium while I was in high school and into college, then bought a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora and had her until I just bought the Genesis.

We have "STOP & SHOP" grocery stores here in MA and they all have gas stations. When you swipe your card, premium gas is always only about 15cents more than regular.