Compare the2023 Hyundai PalisadeVS 2023 Genesis GV80

Compared to metal, the Palisade’s plastic fuel tank can withstand harder, more intrusive impacts without leaking; this decreases the possibility of fire. The Genesis GV80 has a metal gas tank.

Both the Palisade and the GV80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, 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 Hyundai Palisade is safer than the Genesis GV80:

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 Hyundai Palisade is safer than the Genesis GV80:

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

For its performance in IIHS driver-side and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, updated side impact, headlight, daytime pedestrian crash prevention, and nighttime pedestrian crash prevention testing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Palisade its highest rating: “Top Safety Pick Plus” for 2023, a rating granted to only 29 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The GV80 has not been fully tested, yet.

There are almost 3 times as many Hyundai dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Palisade’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Palisade has a 180-amp alternator. The GV80’s standard 150-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Palisade’s reliability 16 points higher than the GV80.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in reliability, above the industry average. With 7 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is ranked fourth.

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

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Hyundai Palisade uses regular unleaded gasoline. The GV80 requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Palisade stops shorter than the GV80:

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Palisade is 1.3 inches wider in the front and 1.1 inches wider in the rear than on the GV80.

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

The Hyundai Palisade may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 350 to 600 pounds less than the Genesis GV80.

The Palisade has standard seating for 8 passengers; the GV80 can only carry up to 7.

The Palisade has 15.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the GV80 (155.3 vs. 140).

The Palisade has .5 inches more front headroom, 2.5 inches more front legroom, 1 inch more front shoulder room, 1.7 inches more rear headroom, 3.7 inches more rear legroom, 2.6 inches more rear shoulder room, 3.5 inches more third row headroom, 1.1 inches more third row legroom and 2 inches more third row shoulder room than the GV80.

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

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Palisade easier. The Palisade’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 29.6 inches, while the GV80’s liftover is 31.7 inches.

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

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Palisade uses the Electronic Stability Control 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.

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

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Palisade’s headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the GV80’s headlights are rated “Acceptable.”

The Palisade SEL/XRT/Limited/Calligraphy has standard heated front seats and second and third row heated seats also avaiable, which keep the driver and passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Genesis doesn’t offer heated seats in the third row of the GV80.

The Palisade is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The GV80 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Insurance will cost less for the Palisade owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Palisade will cost $1180 to $6985 less than the GV80 over a five-year period.

The Palisade will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Palisade will retain 53.3% to 53.86% of its original price after five years, while the GV80 only retains 47.61% to 48.08%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Hyundai Palisade will be $17154 to $29157 less than for the Genesis GV80.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Hyundai Palisade, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Genesis GV80 isn't recommended.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Palisade first among upper midsize suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The GV80 was rated second in its category.

The Hyundai Palisade outsold the Genesis GV80 by almost five to one during 2022.