Compare the2024 BMW iXVS 2023 Genesis GV60

The BMW iX 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 GV60 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The iX has a standard PostCrash iBrake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The GV60 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.

Both the iX and the GV60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, 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.

The BMW iX weighs 769 to 1073 pounds more than the Genesis GV60. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The iX’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the GV60’s (12 vs. 7 years).

There are over 14 percent more BMW dealers than there are Genesis dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the iX’s warranty.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2023 Auto Issue reports that BMW vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks BMW third in overall reliability. Genesis is ranked 12th.

The iX xDrive50’s standard electric motors produces 202 more horsepower (516 vs. 314) and 118 lbs.-ft. more torque (564 vs. 446) than the GV60’s standard electric motors. The iX xDrive50’s electric motors produces 33 more horsepower (516 vs. 483) and 48 lbs.-ft. more torque (564 vs. 516) than the GV60 Performance’s optional electric motors. The iX M60’s standard electric motors produces 127 more horsepower (610 vs. 483) and 233 lbs.-ft. more torque (749 vs. 516) than the GV60 Performance’s optional electric motors.

As tested in Consumer Reports the iX xDrive50 is faster than the Genesis GV60 (base engine):

The iX can travel longer on a full charge than the GV60 on a full charge:

The iX’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs standard on the GV60 Advance are solid, not vented.

The iX stops much shorter than the GV60:

For better traction, the iX’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GV60 (275/40R22 vs. 255/45R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the iX offers optional 22-inch wheels. The GV60’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The iX M60 has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The iX’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 GV60 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the iX’s wheelbase is 3.9 inches longer than on the GV60 (118.1 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the iX is 1.9 inches wider in the front and 2.8 inches wider in the rear than on the GV60.

The iX xDrive50 handles at .88 G’s, while the GV60 Performance pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The iX M60 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.4 seconds quicker than the GV60 Performance (25.5 seconds @ .74 average G’s vs. 26.9 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

The front grille of the iX 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.

The iX has 2.5 inches more front headroom, 4 inches more front shoulder room, 1.4 inches more rear headroom, 1.3 inches more rear legroom and 2.4 inches more rear shoulder room than the GV60.

The iX has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the GV60 with its rear seat up (35.5 vs. 24 cubic feet). The iX has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the GV60 with its rear seat folded (77.9 vs. 54.7 cubic feet).

The iX’s cargo area is larger than the GV60’s in almost every dimension:

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the iX’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The GV60 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that BMW service is better than Genesis. J.D. Power ranks BMW 7th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 30% lower rating, Genesis is ranked 23rd.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the iX has a standard rear wiper. The GV60 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

Laser headlights, optional on the iX, produce their light by firing blue lasers through phosphorus, a process that uses one-half the power of the GV60’s LED headlights. Laser headlights can have double the range of LEDs with a much smaller surface area.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the BMW iX and the Genesis GV60, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The BMW iX outsold the Genesis GV60 by almost four to one during 2022.