Compare the2022 Ford ExplorerVS 2022 Genesis GV80

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and middle seat shoulder belts of the Ford Explorer have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Genesis GV80 doesn’t offer pretensioners for the middle seat belts.

The Ford Explorer has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The GV80 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The Explorer has standard Post Collision Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The GV80 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the Explorer and the GV80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Ford Explorer is safer than the Genesis GV80:

	Explorer	GV80
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	125	328
Leg Forces (l/r)	230/210 lbs.	254/334 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	29.2%	34%
Neck Stress	187 lbs.	228 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	380/405 lbs.	388/497 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Ford Explorer is safer than the Genesis GV80:

	Explorer	GV80
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Hip Force	224 lbs.	293 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	12 inches	14 inches
HIC	288	290
Spine Acceleration	39 G’s	41 G’s
Hip Force	573 lbs.	640 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

There are almost 9 times as many Ford dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Explorer’s warranty.

Reliability

The Explorer has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The GV80 doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

Engine

The Explorer has more powerful engines than the GV80:

	Horsepower	Torque
Explorer 3.3 DOHC V6 hybrid	318 HP	322 lbs.-ft.
Explorer ST/Platinum/King Ranch/Timberline 3.0 turbo V6	400 HP	415 lbs.-ft.
GV80 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder	300 HP	311 lbs.-ft.
GV80 3.5 turbo V6	375 HP	391 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Motor Trend the Explorer ST/Platinum/King Ranch/Timberline 3.0 turbo V6 is faster than the Genesis GV80 turbo V6:

	Explorer	GV80
Zero to 60 MPH	5.3 sec	6 sec
Quarter Mile	13.9 sec	14.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	99.9 MPH	98.8 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Explorer gets better mileage than the GV80:

			MPG
Explorer
	RWD	3.3 V6 Hybrid	27 city/28 hwy
		Platinum 3.3 V6 Hybrid	25 city/26 hwy
		2.3 turbo 4-cyl.	21 city/28 hwy
	AWD	3.3 V6 Hybrid	23 city/26 hwy
		2.3 turbo 4-cyl.	20 city/27 hwy
		3.0 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
GV80
	RWD	2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	21 city/25 hwy
	AWD	2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	21 city/25 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/23 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the Explorer Hybrid’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The GV80 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Explorer has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The GV80 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Transmission

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Ford Explorer, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the GV80.

Brakes and Stopping

The Explorer stops shorter than the GV80:

	Explorer	GV80
70 to 0 MPH	161 feet	170 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	114 feet	117 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Explorer’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GV80 (275/45R21 vs. 265/40R22).

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the Explorer can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The GV80 doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

Suspension and Handling

The Explorer’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The GV80 doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Explorer’s wheelbase is 2.8 inches longer than on the GV80 (119.1 inches vs. 116.3 inches).

The Explorer ST 4WD handles at .86 G’s, while the GV80 ADVANCED AWD pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Explorer ST 4WD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1 seconds quicker than the GV80 Standard AWD (26.4 seconds @ .72 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Explorer’s turning circle is .6 feet tighter than the GV80’s (38.7 feet vs. 39.3 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Explorer Timberline has a greater minimum ground clearance than the GV80 (8.7 vs. 8.1 inches), allowing the Explorer to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The front grille of the Explorer uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The GV80 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Passenger Space

The Explorer has 12.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the GV80 (152.7 vs. 140).

The Explorer has .5 inches more front headroom, 1.4 inches more front legroom, 1.6 inches more front shoulder room, 2.1 inches more rear headroom, .3 inches more rear legroom, 3.7 inches more rear shoulder room, 4.6 inches more third row headroom, 1.9 inches more third row legroom and 1.4 inches more third row shoulder room than the GV80.

Cargo Capacity

The Explorer’s cargo area provides more volume than the GV80.

	Explorer	GV80
Behind Third Seat	18.2 cubic feet	11.6 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	47.9 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	n/a	34.9 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	87.8 cubic feet	84 cubic feet

The Explorer’s cargo area is larger than the GV80’s in every dimension:

	Explorer	GV80
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	20.8”/49.8”/83.9”	15.9”/44.7”/79”
Max Width	59”	53”
Min Width	48.1”	41.7”
Height	33.7”	31.1”

The Explorer has a standard third row seat which folds flat into the floor. This completely clears a very large cargo area quickly. The GV80 doesn’t offer seats that fold into the floor.

Towing

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Explorer uses the AdvanceTrac® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV80 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Ergonomics

On a hot day the Explorer’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the GV80 can’t use the remote to operate the windows.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Explorer’s available exterior PIN entry system. The GV80 doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its Connected Care can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

Consumer Reports rated the Explorer’s headlight performance “Good,” a higher rating than the GV80’s headlights, which were rated “Fair.”

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the Explorer Platinum has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The GV80 doesn’t offer cornering lights.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Explorer owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Explorer will cost $3210 less than the GV80 over a five-year period.

The Explorer will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Explorer will retain 48.3% to 56.28% of its original price after five years, while the GV80 only retains 44.45% to 45.87%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Ford Explorer will be $14401 to $18504 less than for the Genesis GV80.

Recommendations

The Ford Explorer outsold the Genesis GV80 by over 13 to one during the 2021 model year.