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2020 Genesis G80 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.9s

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G80: 4.9 s2.4 s10.6 sQuicker on the left
102 sedans (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 Genesis G80: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
5.0L Ultimate AWD5.0L 8-cyl420 hp383 lb-ft4,716 lb17811.24.9 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$60,000
5.0 Ultimate RWD5.0L 8-cyl420 hp383 lb-ft4,561 lb18410.95.2 sEstimate8-speed automaticRWD$57,500
3.3T Sport AWD3.3L 6-cyl turbo365 hp376 lb-ft4,674 lb15612.85.4 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$58,250
3.3T Sport RWD3.3L 6-cyl turbo365 hp376 lb-ft4,519 lb16212.45.7 sEstimate8-speed automaticRWD$55,750
3.8L AWD3.8L 6-cyl311 hp293 lb-ft4,350 lb14314.05.8 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$45,050
3.8 RWD3.8L 6-cyl311 hp293 lb-ft4,195 lb14813.56.1 sEstimate8-speed automaticRWD$42,550

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

3 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
3.8L 6-cyl2311 hp3.8 RWD$42,550Base$1,829Base
3.3L 6-cyl turbo2365 hp3.3T Sport RWD$55,750+$13,200$1,920+$91
5.0L 8-cyl2420 hp5.0 Ultimate RWD$57,500+$1,750$2,021+$192

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
8-speed automatic63.8 RWD$42,5504.9 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the 3.8 RWD: 311 hp, 21 mpg, $42,550. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2020 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Volvo S60T6 Momentum AWD316 hp25 mpg$40,5505.3 s
Cadillac CT44dr Sdn V-Series RWD325 hp23 mpg$44,4955.1 s

G80 by year

4.0 s4.5 s5.0 s5.5 s6.0 s20172019202120232026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2020 Genesis G80: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Genesis G80.

2020 Genesis G804.9 s2020 Audi A5 Sportback5.4 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2020 Genesis G80 and 2020 Audi A5 Sportback
Measure2020 Genesis G802020 Audi A5 Sportback
Trim5.0L Ultimate AWDS line 45 TFSI Premium AWD
0-604.9 s5.4 s
BasisEstimateTested
Horsepower420 hp261 hp
Curb weight4,716 lb3,725 lb
hp per ton178140
lb per hp11.214.3
MSRP$60,000N/A

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked