Compare the2024 Kia EV6VS 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70

Both the EV6 and the Electrified GV70 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front 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 and available around view monitors.

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.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Kia vehicles are better in initial quality than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia above average in initial quality. With 6 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is rated lower.

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.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2023 Auto Issue reports that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Kia 3 places higher in reliability than Genesis.

The EV6 GT’s standard electric motors produces 93 more horsepower (576 vs. 483) and 29 lbs.-ft. more torque (545 vs. 516) than the Electrified GV70’s electric motors.

As tested in Car and Driver the EV6 GT electric motors is faster than the Genesis Electrified GV70:

On the EPA test cycle the EV6 gets better mileage than the Electrified GV70:

The EV6 can travel longer on a full charge than the Electrified GV70 on a full charge:

For better stopping power the EV6 GT’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Electrified GV70:

The EV6 stops much shorter than the Electrified GV70:

The EV6 GT’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Electrified GV70’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the EV6 GT has standard 21-inch wheels. The Electrified GV70’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The EV6 has 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 Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

The EV6 GT handles at .92 G’s, while the Electrified GV70 Prestige pulls only .85 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The EV6 GT executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the Electrified GV70 Prestige (25.1 seconds @ .77 average G’s vs. 26.3 seconds @ .74 average G’s).

The Kia EV6 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 200 to 1000 pounds less than the Genesis Electrified GV70.

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 Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The EV6 has .4 inches more front headroom, 1.1 inches more front legroom and 2.4 inches more rear legroom than the Electrified GV70.

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the EV6 easier. The EV6’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 28.6 inches, while the Electrified GV70’s liftover is 29.9 inches.

The EV6’s cargo area is larger than the Electrified GV70’s in almost every dimension:

The EV6 is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Kia EV6, based on reliability, safety and performance.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the EV6 first among compact suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Electrified GV70 isn’t in the top three.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the EV6 as the 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Electrified GV70 has never been chosen.