Both the Niro EV 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 front parking sensors.
Compare the2023 Kia Niro EVVS 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 Niro EV’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.
Fuel Economy and Range
The Niro EV can travel longer on a full charge than the GV60 on a full charge:
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Niro EV |
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FWD |
Electric Motor |
253 miles |
GV60 |
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AWD |
Electric Motors |
248 miles |
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Performance Electric Motors |
235 miles |
Suspension and Handling
For better maneuverability, the Niro EV’s turning circle is 4.4 feet tighter than the GV60’s (34.8 feet vs. 39.2 feet).
Chassis
The Kia Niro EV may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1000 to 1150 pounds less than the Genesis GV60.
The Niro EV is 3.8 inches shorter than the GV60, making the Niro EV easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
The front grille of the Niro EV 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.
Cargo Capacity
The Niro EV has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the GV60 with its rear seat folded (63.7 vs. 54.7 cubic feet).
Ergonomics
To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Niro EV has a standard rear wiper. The GV60 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.
The Niro EV offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, 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.