wow, first time i've ever seen a mustang V6 in a shoot-out. hyundai has come a long way and ford has come a long way with their V6. i wouldn't want either, but certainly decent contenders for less money.
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Wow! Hyundai really nailed that 3.8 Liter V6 very well.
Great sound. Why would one want to buy the 2.0T over this engine?
Because of the price tag. The V6 Genesis coupe has a starting price of $28,750. By comparison the 2.0T starts at 24K and some change, still has 274 HP and is a very good performer. The 2.0 is a great bang for the buck in fact. The V6 Mustang by comparison has a starting price of $22,200. By the time you add on enough options to the Mustang to get to 28K (starting price of the Genesis) the Mustang is pretty much fully loaded. Now for the downside. If you actually did decide to race your V6 Mustang against a V6 Genesis coupe you would be okay until you hit 112 mph. At 112 mph the V6 Mustang is done going any faster (governor) while the Genesis is going to keep on going right up to 152 mph. Heck even the 2.0T has a top speed of a 140 mph. Heck even my tC will do 135 mph.
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Mmmm probably not so much on the fuel economy. There is only 3mpg difference between the two when comparing city and highway mileage respectively. The combined mpg difference is only 2 mpg. They are so close that I doubt the fuel economy of the 2.0 is going to sway a lot of would be V6 buyers. The more likely factor is just the overall price tag between the two. Five grand lotta money.
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Mmmm probably not so much on the fuel economy. There is only 3mpg difference between the two when comparing city and highway mileage respectively. The combined mpg difference is only 2 mpg. They are so close that I doubt the fuel economy of the 2.0 is going to sway a lot of would be V6 buyers. The more likely factor is just the overall price tag between the two. Five grand lotta money.
I see, but fuel savings is fuel savings, and with the 4 being cheaper, well....
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Lower maintenance cost? How do you figure?
Less fuel for the 4, 2 less spark plugs, not counting turbo, less parts in the engine. Besides, if Hyundai's turbo 4 is similar to the one used in the Cadillac ATS, then it could give the 6 a run for its money.
Less fuel for the 4, 2 less spark plugs, not counting turbo, less parts in the engine. Besides, if Hyundai's turbo 4 is similar to the one used in the Cadillac ATS, then it could give the 6 a run for its money.
Ah yes, that extra $10 every 100+K miles is a huge factor.
Fuel is not "maintenance costs".
2.0T has more chance of needing service than a NA V6. Especially after the warranty period.
The 2.0T will NOT give the V6 a run for it's money.
wow, first time i've ever seen a mustang V6 in a shoot-out. hyundai has come a long way and ford has come a long way with their V6. i wouldn't want either, but certainly decent contenders for less money.
Ah yes, that extra $10 every 100+K miles is a huge factor.
Fuel is not "maintenance costs".
2.0T has more chance of needing service than a NA V6. Especially after the warranty period.
The 2.0T will NOT give the V6 a run for it's money.
You fail on all counts.
Very well, fuel=running costs. Again if the turbo 4 is as good as the Cadillac Turbo 4, then.... On a similar note, interesting that Cadillac went with a 4 instead of a 6 for the ATS. Engine technology has come a long way.
Less fuel for the 4, 2 less spark plugs, not counting turbo, less parts in the engine. Besides, if Hyundai's turbo 4 is similar to the one used in the Cadillac ATS, then it could give the 6 a run for its money.
Less parts in the engine of the 2.0 does not equal lower maintenance costs I'm afraid. They probably both use about the same amount of oil in the engine. The savings you get from having to buy 4 spark plugs as opposed to 6 spark plugs is so small that it's not a factor. They both use the same size tires so no savings there either. Most likely there is almost no difference in maintenance costs between the two.
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