Compare the2023 Genesis GV60 VS 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Genesis GV60 are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Chevrolet Bolt EUV doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

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 Bolt EUV 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 Bolt EUV doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The GV60 has standard Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse that uses rear sensors to monitor and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a rear collision. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The GV60 has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the GV60 has a standard rear cross-path warning system, which uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. Rear cross-path warning costs extra on the Bolt EUV.

The GV60’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the GV60 and the Bolt EUV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems and rearview cameras.

The Genesis GV60 weighs 1016 to 1210 pounds more than the Chevrolet Bolt EUV. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

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 Bolt EUV’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 Chevrolet covers the Bolt EUV. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Bolt EUV ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The GV60’s corrosion warranty is 1 year and unlimited miles longer than the Bolt EUV’s (7/unlimited vs. 6/100,000).

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. Chevrolet only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Bolt EUV.

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 Chevrolet vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 16 more problems per 100 vehicles, Chevrolet is ranked 10th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Genesis vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Genesis 12 places higher in reliability than Chevrolet.

The GV60’s standard electric motors produces 114 more horsepower (314 vs. 200) and 180 lbs.-ft. more torque (446 vs. 266) than the Bolt EUV’s electric motor. The GV60 Performance’s optional electric motors produces 283 more horsepower (483 vs. 200) and 250 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 266) than the Bolt EUV’s electric motor.

The GV60 with its standard motors can travel longer on a full charge than the Bolt EUV (248 miles vs. 247 miles).

For better stopping power the GV60’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Bolt EUV:

	GV60 Advance	GV60 Performance	Bolt EUV
Front Rotors	13.6 inches	14.2 inches	10.9 inches
Rear Rotors	12.8 inches	14.2 inches	10.4 inches

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 Bolt EUV are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the GV60 has larger tires than the Bolt EUV (255/45R20 vs. 215/50R17).

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 Bolt EUV’s 50 series tires. The GV60 Performance’s tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Bolt EUV’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GV60 Advance has standard 20-inch wheels. Only 17-inch wheels are available on the Bolt EUV. The GV60 Performance offers 21-inch wheels.

For superior ride and handling, the Genesis GV60 has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Chevrolet Bolt EUV has a rear torsion beam axle, with a semi-independent rear suspension.

The GV60 has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the GV60 flat and controlled during cornering. The Bolt EUV’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

The GV60 offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Bolt EUV’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The GV60 has variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GV60’s wheelbase is 8.9 inches longer than on the Bolt EUV (114.2 inches vs. 105.3 inches).

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

The GV60 has 4.6 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Bolt EUV (101.1 vs. 96.5).

The GV60 has 2.9 inches more front shoulder room, .3 inches more rear headroom and 3.9 inches more rear shoulder room than the Bolt EUV.

The GV60 has a much larger cargo volume than the Bolt EUV with its rear seat up (24 vs. 16.3 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the GV60. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the GV60’s liftgate can be opened just by waiting momentarily behind the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its cargo door, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

The GV60 has a 2000 lbs. towing capacity. The Bolt EUV has no towing capacity.

When different drivers share the GV60, the memory system makes it convenient. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer a memory system.

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 Bolt EUV doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The GV60’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Bolt EUV’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully.

The GV60’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Bolt EUV’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the GV60 to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

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 Bolt EUV offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

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 Bolt EUV.

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 Bolt EUV.

The GV60’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

Both the GV60 and the Bolt EUV offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the GV60 has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

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 Bolt EUV doesn’t offer an automated parking system.