Hyundai Genesis Specs

Since 2009 the Genesis has grown 2.4″ in length and gained 560 lb: weight rose 15%, length only 1%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2009–2016 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis, the latest model year on record, is 191.7″ long, 74.4″ wide and 56.7″ tall on a 116.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,191 lb. At 16 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Hyundai Genesis generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2015: the new car was 7.1″ longer and 664 lb heavier than the 2009–2014 one.

FIG.01·Hyundai Genesis dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2009–2014189.4″74″56.3″113.4″3,631 lb
2015–2016196.5″74.8″57.9″118.5″4,295 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Genesis year by year

FIG.02·Hyundai Genesis dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2016191.7″74.4″116.1″4,191 lb3
2015191.7″74.4″116.1″4,191 lb3
2014189.4″74″113.4″3,759 lb4
2013189.4″74″113.4″3,759 lb4
2012189.4″74″113.4″3,691 lb4
2011189.4″74″113.4″3,638 lb4
2010189.4″74″113.4″3,638 lb4
2009189.4″74″113.4″3,631 lb2
ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Genesis on the used market

In 265 Genesis listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2009–2014 car is the most common: 175 of them (66%), at an average asking price of $6,130. ForCar visitors have decoded 46 Genesis VINs; the most checked model years are 2015, 2016 and 2013.

FIG.05·Hyundai Genesis generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2015–20168833%$9,963116,519 mi
2009–201417566%$6,130135,983 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Genesis fit

FIG.02·Hyundai Genesis — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,038 cars within 10″ of its length, the Genesis has a longer wheelbase than 83%.

FIG.03·Hyundai Genesis against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,038 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width74.4″73.2″+1.2″
Wheelbase116.1″111″+5.1″
Curb weight4,191 lb3,935 lb+256 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Genesis against its rivals

Next to the Buick Cascada, the Genesis is the longest and the heaviest of the two.

FIG.04·Hyundai Genesis against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Hyundai Genesis (this car)2016191.7″74.4″4,191 lb
Buick Cascada2017185″72.4″3,979 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Genesis bigger than the 2015?

No. The 2016 and 2015 Genesis are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Genesis or the Buick Cascada?

The 2017 Buick Cascada is 6.7″ shorter and 212 lb lighter than the 2016 Genesis.

How much does a used Genesis cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $6,130 for the 2009–2014 car to $9,963 for the 2015–2016 one, across 265 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 Genesis model years, 2009 to 2016. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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