Compare the2023 Porsche CayenneVS 2023 Genesis GV70

The Porsche Cayenne has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The GV70 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The Cayenne has a standard Multi-collision Brake System, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The GV70 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Cayenne helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The GV70 doesn’t offer a night vision system.

Both the Cayenne and the GV70 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, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Cayenne’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the GV70’s (12 vs. 7 years).

The Cayenne has more powerful engines than the GV70:

As tested in Consumer Reports the Porsche Cayenne turbo V6 is faster than the Genesis GV70 turbo 4 cyl.:

On the EPA test cycle the Cayenne running on electricity gets better mileage than the GV70:

The Cayenne can travel with zero emissions for 15 to 17 miles (dependent on model). The GV70 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Cayenne’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The GV70 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Cayenne E-Hybrid’s standard fuel tank has 2.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the GV70 (19.8 vs. 17.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Cayenne’s standard fuel tank has 6.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the GV70 (23.7 vs. 17.4 gallons).

For better stopping power the Cayenne’s brake rotors are larger than those on the GV70:

The Cayenne offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The GV70 doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The Cayenne Turbo has standard air brakes, which adjust the spoiler automatically during high-speed braking in order to shorten stopping distances. The GV70 doesn’t offer air brakes.

The Cayenne stops much shorter than the GV70:

For better traction, the Cayenne has larger standard tires than the GV70 (F:255/55R19 & R:275/50R19 vs. 235/60R18). The Cayenne’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GV70 (F:285/40R21 & R:315/35R21 vs. 255/40R21).

The Cayenne’s standard 255/55R19 front and 275/50R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series front and 50 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the GV70’s 60 series tires. The Cayenne’s optional 285/35R22 front and 315/30R22 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the GV70 Sport Prestige’s optional 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Cayenne has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the GV70. The Cayenne’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the GV70 Sport Prestige.

The Cayenne offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The GV70 doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The Cayenne offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Genesis doesn’t offer an active suspension on the GV70.

The Cayenne has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Cayenne’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The GV70 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The Cayenne offers optional vehicle speed sensitive 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 GV70 doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Cayenne is 1.5 inches wider in the front and .3 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the GV70.

The Cayenne handles at .96 G’s, while the GV70 Advanced pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Cayenne Turbo executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.5 seconds quicker than the GV70 Sport Prestige (23.9 seconds @ .83 average G’s vs. 26.4 seconds @ .7 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Cayenne w/Rear Wheel Steering’s turning circle is 2.6 feet tighter than the GV70’s (35.1 feet vs. 37.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Cayenne has a greater minimum ground clearance than the GV70 (8.2 vs. 7.3 inches), allowing the Cayenne to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Cayenne Air Suspension’s minimum ground clearance is 2.3 inches higher than on the GV70 (9.6 vs. 7.3 inches).

The front grille of the Cayenne uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The GV70 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the Cayenne is quieter than the GV70 Sport Prestige (74 vs. 77 dB).

The front step up height for the Cayenne is .8 inches lower than the GV70 (16.75” vs. 17.5”). The Cayenne’s rear step up height is 1.3 inches lower than the GV70’s (16” vs. 17.3”).

The Cayenne has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the GV70 with its rear seat folded (60.3 vs. 56.9 cubic feet).

The Cayenne’s cargo area is larger than the GV70’s in almost every dimension:

The Cayenne’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the GV70’s (7700 vs. 3500 pounds).

Standard trailer sway control on the Cayenne uses the Porsche Stability Management sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV70 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Porsche service is better than Genesis. J.D. Power ranks Porsche third in service department satisfaction. With a 43% lower rating, Genesis is ranked 23rd.

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the GV70 Select/Advanced/Sport/3.5T, the Cayenne offers an optional driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle and climate settings and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Cayenne’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The GV70 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Cayenne offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The GV70 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the Cayenne offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The GV70 doesn’t offer cornering lights.

To better shield the driver and front passenger’s vision, the Cayenne has standard dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The GV70 doesn’t offer secondary sun visors.

Optional air conditioned front and rear seats keep the Cayenne’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The GV70 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Porsche Cayenne and the Genesis GV70, based on reliability, safety and performance.