Both the EV6 and the GV60 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 and available around view monitors.
Compare the2023 Kia EV6VS 2023 Genesis GV60
Safety
Warranty
There are almost 3 times as many Kia dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the EV6’s warranty.
Reliability
J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia first in reliability, above the industry average. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is ranked fourth.
Engine
The EV6 GT’s electric motors produces 93 more horsepower (576 vs. 483) and 29 lbs.-ft. more torque (545 vs. 516) than the GV60 Performance’s optional electric motors.
As tested in Car and Driver the EV6 GT electric motors is faster than the GV60 Performance:
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EV6 |
GV60 |
Zero to 60 MPH |
3.2 sec |
3.7 sec |
Quarter Mile |
11.6 sec |
12.2 sec |
Speed in 1/4 Mile |
119 MPH |
112 MPH |
Top Speed |
161 MPH |
151 MPH |
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the EV6 gets better mileage than the GV60:
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MPGe |
EV6 |
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RWD |
Light Electric Motor |
136 city/100 hwy |
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Wind/GT-Line Electric Motor |
134 city/101 hwy |
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AWD |
19” Wheels Electric Motors |
120 city/98 hwy |
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20” Wheels Electric Motors |
106 city/86 hwy |
GV60 |
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AWD |
Electric Motors |
103 city/86 hwy |
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Performance Electric Motors |
97 city/82 hwy |
The EV6 can travel longer on a full charge than the GV60 on a full charge:
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Miles |
EV6 |
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RWD |
Wind/GT-Line Electric Motor |
310 miles |
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AWD |
19” Wheels Electric Motors |
282 miles |
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20” Wheels Electric Motors |
252 miles |
GV60 |
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AWD |
Electric Motors |
248 miles |
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Performance Electric Motors |
235 miles |
Brakes and Stopping
For better stopping power the EV6 GT’s brake rotors are larger than those on the GV60:
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EV6 GT |
GV60 Advance |
GV60 Performance |
Front Rotors |
15 inches |
13.6 inches |
14.2 inches |
The EV6 stops much shorter than the GV60:
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EV6 |
GV60 |
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70 to 0 MPH |
159 feet |
180 feet |
Car and Driver |
Suspension and Handling
The EV6 GT handles at .92 G’s, while the GV60 Performance pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.
For better maneuverability, the EV6’s turning circle is 1 foot tighter than the GV60’s (38.2 feet vs. 39.2 feet).
Chassis
The Kia EV6 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 100 to 700 pounds less than the Genesis GV60.
The front grille of the EV6 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The GV60 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.
Passenger Space
The EV6 has .1 inches more front legroom, .3 inches more front shoulder room and 1.4 inches more rear legroom than the GV60.
Cargo Capacity
The EV6 has a larger cargo volume than the GV60 with its rear seat up (24.4 vs. 24 cubic feet).
Towing
Maximum trailer towing in the Genesis GV60 is limited to 2000 pounds. The EV6 offers up to a 2300 lbs. towing capacity.
Ergonomics
The EV6 Wind/GT-Line/GT has a 115-volt a/c outlet, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The GV60 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.
Model Availability
The EV6 is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The GV60 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.