I’m sure it’s not a puzzle how I went from choosing between the Lancer EX GT-A and Impreza 2.0R Sport to the Genesis Coupe 2.0T. But just the same, here’s the tale of the tape:
| Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Entry | Mitsubishi Lancer EX GT-A | Subaru Impreza 2.0R Sport | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
| Country Manufactured | Korea | Philippines | Japan |
| Engine | 2.0L DOHC Inline 4 with turbo | 2.0L DOHC Inline 4 | 2.0L DOHC Boxer 4 |
| HP | 210hp | 155hp | 148hp |
| Torque | 302Nm | 199Nm | 196Nm |
| Drive Layout | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | INVECS-III CVT 6-speed Sportronic | ProDrive SportShift E-4AT |
| Brakes (front/rear) | Vented disc/solid disc | Vented disc/solid disc | Vented disc/solid disc |
| Suspension (front/rear) | Ind. MacPherson/Ind. 5-link | Ind. MacPherson/Ind. Double Wishbone | Ind. MacPherson/Ind. Double Wishbone |
| Wheels | 18″ | 18″ | 16″ |
| Tires | 225/45/R18 Front 245/45/R18 Rear | 215/45/R18 | 205/55/R16 |
| Paddle Shifters | No | Yes | No |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Start Button | No | Yes | No |
| Seats | 2+2 | 5 | 5 |
| Seat Material | Fabric | Fabric | Fabric |
| Headlights | Projector HID | Projector HID | Projector HID |
| Headlight Washer | No | No | Yes |
| Adaptive Headlights | Yes | Yes | No |
| Auto Lighting | Yes | Yes | No |
| Auto Wiper | No | Yes | No |
| Airbags | 2 | 7 | 6 |
As can be seen above, the Genesis Coupe beat both prior contenders easy.
You compared the genesis coupe with a non turbo 4 door sedan. Of course spec to spec wise it’s superior. Also, the lancer EX is a jap car not from the philippines. Get your facts straight.