Head-to-head
2026 Genesis G80 vs 2026 Lucid Air
Too close to call: Lucid Air 81.1 vs Genesis G80 79.2 with these weights. The Genesis G80 is ahead on safety and tech & comfort. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.8 and it flips.
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2026 Genesis G80
The 2026 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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C2026 Lucid Air
The 2026 Lucid Air is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Air G Touring XR AWD with19 in…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Lucid Air
Toss-upToo close to call: Lucid Air 81.1 vs Genesis G80 79.2 with these weights. The Genesis G80 is ahead on safety and tech & comfort. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.8 and it flips.
Safety 2026 Genesis G80 leads by 34.9
Space & cargo 2026 Lucid Air leads by 53.2
Fuel & range 2026 Lucid Air leads by 34.4
| Category · weight | 2026 Lucid Airoverall 81.1 | 2026 Genesis G80overall 79.2 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 65.6 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 58.7 | 93.6 | |||||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 100 | 46.8 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 71.7 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 66.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 81.1 | 79.2 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Lucid Air: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Lucid Air: base trim Air Pure RWD · Genesis G80: base trim 2.5T AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.8 and the answer flips.
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 2026 Lucid Air wins
- It holds 64.8 cu ft behind the second row against 13.1.
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 9 filed with NHTSA).
- It costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $800).
Where the 2026 Genesis G80 answers
- It lists 30 standard driver-assist features against 17.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (62 points against 41.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
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
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $70,900 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor RWD | 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 430 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | — | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 23 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 | 55.4 in | 57.7 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 197 in |
| Overall width | 76.2 in | 75.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 119 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.8 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 64.8 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 38.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37.6 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,564 lbs | 4,431 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,564 lbs | 4,211 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 5,346 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Multi-link |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.4 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 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 | 58.3 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 57.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.5 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
243 features · differences first, then sharedSafety44 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA 2) | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) | — | opt |
| Lane Keeping Assist w/ Road Edge (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2) | — | std |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | — | opt |
| Center Side Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist w/ Road Edge (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2) | — | std |
| Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) – Forward/Side/Reverse | — | opt |
| 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 |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward/Reverse (2 sensors in front and 2 in rear) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward/Reverse (2 sensors in front and 2 in rear) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward/Side/Reverse (2 Sensors in front, 2 in rear, 1 in each corner) | — | opt |
| ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: DreamDrive® Premium | std | — |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) | — | 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 |
| BRAKING: Automatic Brake Hold and Hill Hold | std | — |
| BRAKING: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake | std | — |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Energy Absorbing Front Seats with Anti-whiplash Front Head Restraints | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | — | std |
| FEATURES: 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions with Retractor Pretensioners for Front & Outboard Rear | std | — |
| FEATURES: Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags | std | — |
| FEATURES: Child Safety Rear Door Locks | std | — |
| FEATURES: Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System | std | — |
| FEATURES: Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release | std | — |
| FEATURES: Rear Outboard Seat ISOFIX & Top Tether System | std | — |
| FEATURES: Seat Belt Warning System for All Seating Positions | std | — |
| FEATURES: Shock & Tilt Alert System | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning (FAW) | — | std |
| Front and Rear Crumple Zones & 5-MPH Bumpers | — | std |
| Haptic | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | — | std |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2) | — | opt |
| SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS): 5 Years / 60,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | — | std |
| AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM® Integrated Navigation system with 9 Speakers, 27" High-Definition OLED Display (720p), Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay®, Internal amplifier | — | std |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ Pro Audio with Dolby Atmos Technology & 21 Speakers | opt | — |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ with 9 speakers | 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 |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Rear Center Console Display Screen | opt | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: USB-A (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats | std | — |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System | — | std |
| LUCID UX: 12.5" Portrait Orientation Center Touchscreen Display | std | — |
| LUCID UX: 34" Glass Cockpit Display | std | — |
| LUCID UX: AM/FM HD Radio | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Digital Key | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Mobile Owner App w/ Remote Services | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Virtual Assistant | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Native Support for Streaming Apps - Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, & Tidal | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Smartphone Wireless Charging | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Turn-By-Turn Online Navigation included for 7 years | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Android Auto™ with Google Assistant | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Apple CarPlay® integrated with Siri | std | — |
| Over-the-Air Software Update Capability | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & Antenna | — | std |
| Starting price (USD) | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Controls – Audio, Phone, VR, Custom Button, Cruise, LFA | — | std |
| USB Ports – 2 Front: 1 USB Type-C data/charge + 1 USB Type-C charge-only (27W); 2 Rear: 2 USB Type-C rear (charge-only (27W)) | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Wireless Device Charger - Front | — | opt |
Convenience15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | — | std |
| 12-volt Outlet – 1 Front Console-mounted | — | std |
| BASIC VEHICLE: 4 Years / 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| BODY AND PAINT: 4 Years / Unlimited miles | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: 12V Accessory Power Outlet in Cargo Area | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Trunk Open/Close | std | — |
| CORROSION PERFORATION: 10 Years / Unlimited miles | std | — |
| Hands-free Smart Trunk w/ Auto Open | — | std |
| HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first, to 70% capacity) | std | — |
| Keys: 2 Proximity Key Fobs | — | std |
| Power Door Locks Auto-locking Availability | — | std |
| POWERTRAIN: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Remote Releases – Hood | — | std |
| Remote Releases – Trunk | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Down/Up with Pinch Protection | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Zone+ Climate Control (with rear controls) | — | opt |
| Auto-defogging Windshield | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Four-Zone Automatic Climate Control | opt | — |
| Touch-type 3-Zone Climate Control (HVAC) | std | std |
Seating15 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Rear Seats | opt | std |
| Integrated Memory System Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if equipped) | — | std |
| Integrated Memory System Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if equipped) | — | 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 |
| Head Restraints (adjustable) – 3 Locations | — | std |
| Leather Seating Surfaces | — | opt |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | — | std |
| SEATING CONFIGURATION: 5-Passenger Seating | std | — |
| SEATING: 12-Way Power Heated Front Seats with Memory | std | — |
| SEATING: 20-way Power Heated and Ventilated Front Seats with Memory and Massage | opt | — |
| Heated Front Seats | std | std |
| Ventilated Front Seats | opt | opt |
Interior43 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated | opt | std |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | — | std |
| Power Tilt-and-Telescopic With memory (Integrated Memory System) | — | std |
| Aluminum Trim | — | opt |
| Assist Grips (3) | — | std |
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Ambient Lighting | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Multi-Function Steering Wheel | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Rear & Rear Side Window Sunshades | opt | — |
| Cupholders, Dual Front Center Console-mounted | — | std |
| Door Pocket Storage Compartments | — | std |
| Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors Sliding | — | std |
| Front Center Console Fixed Armrest Storage Box | — | std |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | — | std |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | — | std |
| Glossy Black Trim | — | std |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | — | std |
| HEADROOM FRONT SEATS (METAL ROOF): 39.6 inches | std | — |
| HEADROOM REAR (METAL ROOF): 37.8 inches | std | — |
| Integrated OLED Cluster Display | — | std |
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | — | std |
| Leatherette-wrapped Dashboard | — | std |
| LEGROOM REAR (LONG RANGE BATTERY): 37.6 inches | std | — |
| Locking Glove Compartment | — | std |
| MAXIMUM LEG ROOM FRONT: 45.4 inches | std | — |
| Outside Temperature Display | — | std |
| Power Rear & Rear Side Window Sunshades | opt | — |
| Real Wood Trim | — | opt |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | — | std |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | — | std |
| Roof Trim – Cloth | — | std |
| Shift Lever Rotary Dial-type | — | std |
| SHOULDER ROOM FRONT: 58.3 inches | std | — |
| SHOULDER ROOM REAR: 54.5 inches | std | — |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | — | std |
| THEME: Mojave PurLuxe Leather Alternative | std | — |
| Trunk Space LED Light | — | std |
| Illuminated Driver & Front Passenger Vanity Mirrors | — | std |
| Floor Mats Carpeted | — | std |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | — | std |
| Floor Covering Premium Cut-pile Carpeting | — | std |
Exterior47 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Sunroof Power Tilt-and-Slide with One Touch Open / Close | — | opt |
| Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) Front Windshield & Front Side Windows | — | std |
| Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) Front Windshield & Front Side Windows | — | std |
| AERODYNAMICS: 0.197 cd | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Platinum | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Stealth | opt | — |
| Auto-dimming Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Automatic Headlights | — | std |
| BRAKING: Anodized Brake Calipers | std | — |
| Chrome Exterior Trim (Grille Insert, Bumper Garnish, Window Trim, Lower Side Rocker, Trunk Lid Molding) | — | std |
| COLOR: Cosmos Silver Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Fathom Blue Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Infinite Black Metallic | std | — |
| COLOR: Quantum Grey Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Stellar White Metallic | std | — |
| COLOR: Zenith Red Metallic | opt | — |
| CURB Weight | std | — |
| Dark Chrome Exterior Trim (Grille Insert, Bumper Garnish, Window Trim, Lower Side Rocker, Trunk Lid Molding) | — | opt |
| Exhaust Dual | — | std |
| FEATURES: Power Charge Port Door | std | — |
| FEATURES: Soft-Close Doors | opt | — |
| Heated with Timer | — | std |
| HEIGHT: 55.4 inches | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | — | std |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| Length | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Adaptive Front Lighting System | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Daytime LED Signature Lighting | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Micro Lens Array LED Headlights | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Powered Illuminated Door Handles | std | — |
| Micro Lens Array (MLA) Full LED Headlights | — | std |
| Outside Mirror Approach Lights With 'GENESIS' Logo | — | std |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | — | std |
| ROOF: Metal Roof | std | — |
| WHEELBASE: 116.5 inches | std | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range | std | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range Stealth | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aeronaut | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aeronaut Stealth | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 20" Aero Lite | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 20" Aero Lite Stealth | opt | — |
| Width WITH Mirrors Folded | std | — |
| WIDTH WITH MIRRORS OPEN: 86.4 inches | std | — |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | — | std |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Spare Tire Compact / Location: Inside Under Trunk Floor | — | std |
| Power-Folding | std | std |
Powertrain27 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | — | std |
| 0 - 60 MPH | std | — |
| 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo (2,497 cc) Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | — | std |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Mobile connector with 20 foot cable | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 14-50 adapter for 240V outlet | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 5-15 adapter for standard household outlets | std | — |
| BATTERY: 16 Module Battery Capacity | std | — |
| BATTERY: AC Charging up to 19.2 kW | std | — |
| BATTERY: DC Fast Charging up to 250kW | std | — |
| BATTERY: Long Range Battery | std | — |
| BRAKING: Driver-Adjustable Regenerative Braking | std | — |
| Charge TO 200 MI | std | — |
| COMBINED DIRECT CO2 EMISSIONS: 0 g per mile | std | — |
| COMPATIBILITY: Combined Charging System (CCS) | std | — |
| COMPATIBILITY: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 systems | std | — |
| Drive Type: RWD | std | — |
| Estimated Range | std | — |
| FEATURES: Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Capability | std | — |
| FEATURES: Wunderbox™ Onboard Boost Charger | std | — |
| Horsepower (Automatic Transmission) – 300 @ 5,800 RPM (Premium Fuel) | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | — | std |
| MAX Power | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| POWERTRAIN: Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motors | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) 311 @ 1,650-4,000 RPM (Premium Fuel) | — | std |
| TORQUE VECTORING: Standard | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select – Eco, Comfort, Sport, My | std | std |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronically Controlled Suspension w/ Road Preview | — | opt |
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — | std |
| STEERING: Electronic Power Steering | std | — |
| SUSPENSION: Adaptive Damping Suspension | std | — |
| Turning Diameter | std | — |
| Variable Gear Ratio | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Storage bag that fits perfectly in the trunk wheel well | std | — |
| FRUNK: 10.0 cubic feet | std | — |
| TOTAL CARGO SPACE: 74.8 cubic feet | std | — |
| TRUNK WITH ALL REAR SEATS DOWN: 64.8 cubic feet | std | — |
| TRUNK: 22.1 cubic feet | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPLucid Air
Safety Signal 71 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 4 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 6 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (5), Structure (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V193000 · 3,627 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V669000 · 225 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles
Genesis G80
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 9 · 2 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (4), Unspecified (2)
Top recalls
- moderate Electrical System 26V019000 · 83,877 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70,900 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $70,900 – $114,900 4 trims | — 3 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels | Electrified G80 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 146 | 96 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $500 | $800 |
| EV range | 420 mi | 300 mi |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Genesis G80?
Too close to call: Lucid Air 81.1 vs Genesis G80 79.2 with these weights. The Genesis G80 is ahead on safety and tech & comfort. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.8 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Lucid Air scores 81.1 and the 2026 Genesis G80 79.2. 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 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Genesis G80?
2026 Lucid Air: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. 2026 Genesis G80: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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 2026 Lucid Air and the 2026 Genesis G80?
Where the 2026 Lucid Air wins: it holds 64.8 cu ft behind the second row against 13.1, has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 9 filed with NHTSA), and costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $800). Where the 2026 Genesis G80 answers: it lists 30 standard driver-assist features against 17 and lists more comfort and tech equipment (62 points against 41.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.