Head-to-head
2025 Genesis G80 vs 2025 Lucid Air
The Genesis G80 wins clearly, 79.9 to 69.4, on safety. The Lucid Air is ahead on fuel & range.
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2025 Genesis G80
The 2025 Genesis G80 is sold in the U.S. as an electric and gas large sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Electrified G80, is …
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D2025 Lucid Air
The 2025 Lucid Air is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 i…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Genesis G80
Clear winThe Genesis G80 wins clearly, 79.9 to 69.4, on safety. The Lucid Air is ahead on fuel & range.
Safety 2025 Genesis G80 leads by 44.9
Fuel & range 2025 Lucid Air leads by 35.4
| Category · weight | 2025 Genesis G80overall 79.9 | 2025 Lucid Airoverall 69.4 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 64.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 91.4 | 46.5 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 79.9 | 69.4 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Lucid Air
Lucid Air: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Genesis G80: base trim 2.5T AWD · Lucid Air: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Genesis G80 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 17 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 80 against 61).
Where the 2025 Lucid Air answers
- It costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $800).
- It is rated 146 combined against 97 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
47 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Genesis G802.5T AWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 300 hp | — |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.909 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — |
| Overall height | 57.7 in | — |
| Overall length | 197 in | — |
| Overall width | 75.8 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 119 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 13.1 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 104 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.9 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 38.2 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.2 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 38.7 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,431 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,211 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,346 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Multi-link | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.1 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | — |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | — |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/50R18 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.2 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Genesis Connected Services | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.1 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
101 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Genesis G802.5T AWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Surround View Monitor | opt | — |
| Center Side Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Driver (1) / Front Passenger (1) | std | — |
| Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist w/ Road Edge (LKA), and Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera with Parking Guidelines | std | — |
| Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2) | std | — |
| 2nd Row Side Airbag (2) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | std | — |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | — |
| Haptic | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning (4 sensors in front and rear) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | — |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Genesis G802.5T AWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM® Integrated Navigation system with 12 Speakers, 27" High-Definition OLED Display (720p), Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay®, Internal amplifier | std | — |
| Bang & Olufsen® premium audio system with Hi-Resolution audio, 18 speakers and 14-channel digital external amplifier: 100W x 14 channel (1400W, Max. Equivalent output) | opt | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | std | — |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System | std | — |
| HD Radio™ | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & Antenna | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Controls Audio, Phone, VR, Custom Button, Cruise, LFA | std | — |
| USB 2 Front: 1 USB Type-C data/charge + 1 USB Type-C charge-only / 2 Rear: 2 USB Type-C rear (charge-only) | std | — |
| Wireless Charging Pad | opt | — |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Genesis G802.5T AWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-free Smart Trunk w/ Auto Open | std | — |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | std | — |
| Power Door Locks Auto-locking Availability | std | — |
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Down/Up with Pinch Protection | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Genesis G802.5T AWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Zone Climate Control | opt | — |
| Auto-defogging Windshield | std | — |
| Touch type Dual Zone Climate Control (HVAC) | std | — |
Seating13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Genesis G802.5T AWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats | std | — |
| Ventilated Front Seats | opt | — |
| Heated Rear Seats | std | — |
| Integrated Memory System Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if applied) | std | — |
| Integrated Memory System Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if applied) | std | — |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | std | — |
| 12-way Power Passenger Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | std | — |
| 16-way Power Driver Seat including Power Side Bolster & Cushion Extension | opt | — |
| Center Folding Armrest with Dual Cup Holders | std | — |
| Ergo Motion Driver Seat | opt | — |
| Front Passenger Seat Walk-in Device | opt | — |
| Leather Seating Surfaces | opt | — |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | std | — |
Interior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Genesis G802.5T AWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Heated | std | — |
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| Power Tilt-and-Telescopic | std | — |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | std | — |
| Aluminum Trim | opt | — |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | std | — |
| Glossy Black Trim | std | — |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | std | — |
| Integrated OLED Cluster Display | std | — |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | std | — |
| Leatherette-wrapped Crash Pad | std | — |
| Real Wood Trim | opt | — |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | std | — |
| Roof Trim Cloth | std | — |
| Shift Lever Rotary Dial-type | std | — |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | std | — |
| Illuminated Driver & Front Passenger Vanity Mirror | std | — |
| Cargo Area LED Light | std | — |
| Floor Mats Carpeted | std | — |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | std | — |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | std | — |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | std | — |
| Floor Covering Premium Cut-pile Carpeting | std | — |
Exterior15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Genesis G802.5T AWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Roof Power Tilt-and-Slide with One Touch Open / Close | opt | — |
| Power-Folding | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) Front Windshield & Front Side Windows | std | — |
| Auto-dimming Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Heated with Timer | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Micro Lens Array (MLA) Full LED Headlights | std | — |
| Outside Mirror Approach Lights With 'GENESIS' Logo | std | — |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | std | — |
| Automatic Headlights | std | — |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | std | — |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| Spare Tire Compact / Location: Inside Under Cargo | std | — |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Genesis G802.5T AWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select – Eco, Comfort, Sport, My | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Genesis G802.5T AWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | std | — |
| Variable Gear Ratio | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGenesis G80
Safety Signal 80 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 3 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Forward Collision Avoidance (1), Lane Departure (1)
Top recalls
- critical Fuel System, Gasoline 26V229000 · 94,760 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V019000 · 83,877 vehicles
Lucid Air
Safety Signal 61 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 7 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 17 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (6), Power Train (4), Unspecified (4)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V309000 · 2,039 vehicles
- high Power Train 26V193000 · 3,627 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V669000 · 225 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V836000 · 1,539 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Genesis G802.5T AWD | Lucid Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | — 2 trims | — |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Electrified G80 | Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 97 | 146 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $500 |
| EV range | 282 mi | 420 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Genesis G80 or the 2025 Lucid Air?
The Genesis G80 wins clearly, 79.9 to 69.4, on safety. The Lucid Air is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Genesis G80 scores 79.9 and the 2025 Lucid Air 69.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Genesis G80 or the 2025 Lucid Air?
2025 Genesis G80: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Lucid Air: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 7 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Genesis G80 and the 2025 Lucid Air?
Where the 2025 Genesis G80 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 17 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 80 against 61). Where the 2025 Lucid Air answers: it costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $800) and is rated 146 combined against 97 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.