base genesis coupe: 210hp 3294 pounds 15.6hp per pound
base frs: 197hp 2600 pounds 13.1hp per pound

coupe is 700 bucks cheaper at base model

but it all comes down to what the personal buyer would want or else there would be 5 vehicles for everyone to choose.

 

New Genesis Coupe base has 271hp

 

Coupe is too big:

 

"too big" is relative to how much interior space you want. The Genesis has more than enough to be perfectly comfortable for both passengers. (yeah it has 4 seats but who HONESTLY uses the back seats for people?)

 

Too big? The Miata is a tiny car that feels cramped when the top is up, and is alarmingly gay to ride with another guy in the passenger seat based on proximity. If the FR-S is almost the same size I would take the Genesis.

 

Elbow road has like 3 turns in it.

 

If you're seating distance away from gayness, you're already gay. -A Miata Owner

 

I know the car was made for its precision around the bend, but I was wondering if it feels underpowered. Like, you and I both owned IS350s. To me, that car never seemed underpowered unless you were on a road course and TC was left on and that bogging just seemed to kill it (unless of course it was disengaged). It didn't feel over powered either.

 

Well just to clear the air and trust me I did consider the Genesis coupe, but the Genesis coupe starting off is $130 more. Scion's MSRP include delivery and freight, Hyundais does not. Power to weight is better in the Genesis although it weighs almst 400 more lbs. The Genesis does take the 1/4 and 0-60 by about .5 seconds which is good, but I've just read that it's a disengaged driving experience and other than radio contros on the seering wheel it doesn't have anything more standard than a FR-S.

Recent Comparo and this was against a R-Spec which MSRP is 27,xxx
Scion FR-S:
LOVE IT :
Incredible at-the-limit balance and driftability
Low mass improves performance in every way
Driver-focused interior provides great feel and sense of connection

LEAVE IT:
Transmission lacks precision when shifting
Back seat leg and headroom too cramped for human occupants
17-inch wheels and tires look undersized by today’s standards

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec


LOVE IT: Impressive power from the 2.0L turbocharged engine
Amenity-rich and spacious interior
Luxury sports coupe styling inside and out

LEAVE IT:
Vague transmission requires slow, deliberate shifting style
Understeer at the limit despite R-Spec tuning
High seating position doesn’t give that sports car feeling

The Leave it is sort of what killed it for me and this isn't the first time I've read or heard reviews like that. Mind you this is the R-spec with the upgraded suspension, tires, and Brembos too.

But, if I buy a "sports car" I want it to feel like a sports car too. Not trying to start a debate, just my side and reasoning . I don't think either would be a bad choice though.

Granted, I'm sure there are more fun roads around here, my other option for driving to work is Kempsville to Princess Anne. So to me this is a fun commute to work. Beats sitting in traffic every day on the highway.

 

Thanks guys!