Vauxhall VXR8 (2008 – 2013) vs Hyundai Genesis (2008 – 2014): specs compared
Both offer around 431 hp at most. The Vauxhall VXR8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 249 km/h. The Hyundai Genesis uses less fuel, from 10.5 L/100 km against 15.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,700 kg against 1,831 kg.
| Specification |
Vauxhall
VXR8
2008 – 2013
|
Hyundai
Genesis
2008 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 417 – 431 hp | 290 – 430 hp |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 292 – 510 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 5.2 s | 5.3 – 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 275 – 280 km/h | 150 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.3 L/100 km | 10.5 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,940 mm | 4,976 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,916 mm | 2,936 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,831 – 1,850 kg | 1,700 – 1,834 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.