Comparisons · 2015

2015 Ford Taurus FWD vs 2015 Hyundai Genesis RWD

The 2015 Ford Taurus FWD uses less fuel: 10.2 against 13.1 l/100km, about 22% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2015 Ford Taurus FWD costs about $5,122 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2015 Ford Taurus FWD leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 16 specifications compared.

Ford2015 Ford Taurus FWDFull specifications →vsHyundai2015 Hyundai Genesis RWDFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2015 Ford Taurus FWD10.2 l/100km
2015 Hyundai Genesis RWD13.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2015 Ford Taurus FWD245.4 g/km
2015 Hyundai Genesis RWD311.9 g/km
Kerb weight
2015 Ford Taurus FWD2,155.5 kg
2015 Hyundai Genesis RWD2,126 kg
NHTSA recalls
2015 Ford Taurus FWD6
2015 Hyundai Genesis RWD6
Owner complaints
2015 Ford Taurus FWD277
2015 Hyundai Genesis RWD306
NCAP overall rating
2015 Ford Taurus FWD5
2015 Hyundai Genesis RWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2015 Ford Taurus FWD2015 Hyundai Genesis RWD
CO2245.4 g/km311.9 g/km
Combined10.2 l/100km13.1 l/100km
Complaints277306
Cylinders68
Displacement3,500 cc5,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Emission standardB5U2
Extra-urban8.4 l/100km10.2 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolinePremium Gasoline
Gears68
Gross weight2,857.6 kg2,590 kg
Kerb weight2,155.5 kg2,126 kg
NCAP overall55
Recall campaigns66
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic 8-spd
Urban12.4 l/100km15.7 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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