Compare the2023 Genesis GV60 VS 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E

The GV60 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The GV60 has standard Anti-Whiplash Front Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Anti-Whiplash Front Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the GV60. But it costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E.

Both the GV60 and the Mustang Mach-E 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 and driver alert monitors.

The GV60 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The Mustang Mach-E’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the GV60 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Ford covers the Mustang Mach-E. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Mustang Mach-E ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The GV60’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Mustang Mach-E’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Genesis pays for scheduled maintenance on the GV60 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Genesis will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Ford doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Mustang Mach-E.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis fourth in initial quality, above the industry average. With 11 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 10th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 16th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Genesis vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Genesis 17 places higher in reliability than Ford.

The GV60 has more powerful engines than the Mustang Mach-E:

	Horsepower	Torque
GV60 electric motors	314 HP	446 lbs.-ft.
GV60 Performance electric motors	483 HP	516 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E electric motor	266 HP	317 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E eAWD electric motors	266 HP	428 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E ER electric motor	290 HP	317 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E ER eAWD electric motors	346 HP	428 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E GT electric motors	480 HP	600 lbs.-ft.
Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition electric motors	480 HP	634 lbs.-ft.

On the EPA test cycle the GV60 gets better mileage than the Mustang Mach-E:

			MPGe
GV60
	AWD	Electric Motors	103 city/86 hwy
		Performance Electric Motors	97 city/82 hwy
Mustang Mach-E
	AWD	Electric Motors	99 city/86 hwy
		ER Electric Motors	97 city/84 hwy
		GT Electric Motors	90 city/77 hwy
		Performance Edition Electric Motors	88 city/75 hwy

The GV60 can travel longer on a full charge than the Mustang Mach-E on a full charge:

			Miles
GV60
	AWD	Electric Motors	248 miles
		Performance Electric Motors	235 miles
Mustang Mach-E
	RWD	Electric Motor	247 miles
	AWD	Electric Motors	224 miles

The GV60 Performance’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Mustang Mach-E are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the GV60 has larger tires than the Mustang Mach-E (255/45R20 vs. 225/60R18). The GV60 Advance’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Mustang Mach-E (255/45R20 vs. 245/45R20).

The GV60 Advance’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Mustang Mach-E’s standard 60 series tires. The GV60 Performance’s tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Mustang Mach-E GT’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GV60 Advance has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Mustang Mach-E. The GV60 Performance’s 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the Mustang Mach-E GT.

The GV60 is 7.8 inches shorter than the Mustang Mach-E, making the GV60 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The GV60 uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the GV60. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The GV60 has a 2000 lbs. towing capacity. The Mustang Mach-E has no towing capacity.

The GV60 has a standard heads-up display that projects speed in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The GV60’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Mustang Mach-E has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The GV60 has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats cost extra on the Mustang Mach-E. The GV60 Performance also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Mustang Mach-E.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the GV60 keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The GV60 has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E.

The GV60 offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Mustang Mach-E.

The GV60’s Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Mustang Mach-E’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.