Compare the2024 Kia EV6VS 2024 Genesis GV60

Both the EV6 and the GV60 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.

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 EV6’s reliability 34 points higher than the GV60.

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 electric motors produces 147 more horsepower (576 vs. 429) and 99 lbs.-ft. more torque (545 vs. 446) than the GV60 Performance’s optional electric motors.

As tested in Consumer Reports the EV6 Long Range electric motors is faster than the GV60 Advance electric motors:

As tested in Car and Driver the EV6 GT electric motors is faster than the GV60 Performance electric motors:

On the EPA test cycle the EV6 gets better mileage than the GV60:

The EV6 can travel longer on a full charge than the GV60 on a full charge:

For better stopping power the EV6 GT’s brake rotors are larger than those on the GV60:

The EV6 stops much shorter than the GV60:

The EV6 GT handles at .92 G’s, while the GV60 Performance pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The EV6 GT executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.8 seconds quicker than the GV60 Performance (25.1 seconds @ .77 average G’s vs. 26.9 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the EV6’s turning circle is 1 foot tighter than the GV60’s (38.2 feet vs. 39.2 feet).

The Kia EV6 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 100 to 700 pounds less than the Genesis GV60.

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 GV60 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The EV6 has .1 inches more front legroom, .3 inches more front shoulder room and 1.4 inches more rear legroom than the GV60.

The EV6 has a larger cargo volume than the GV60 with its rear seat up (24.4 vs. 24 cubic feet).

The EV6’s cargo area is larger than the GV60’s in almost every dimension:

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the EV6’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The GV60 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Maximum trailer towing in the Genesis GV60 is limited to 2000 pounds. The EV6 offers up to a 2300 lbs. towing capacity.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Kia EV6 and the Genesis GV60, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The EV6 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2023. The GV60 has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the EV6 as the 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The GV60 has never been chosen.

The Kia EV6 outsold the Genesis GV60 by almost seven to one during 2022.