Compare the2024 Volvo XC40 RechargeVS 2024 Genesis GV60

The XC40 Recharge has standard Post-impact braking, which automatically apply 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 XC40 Recharge and the GV60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear 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.

The XC40 Recharge’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the GV60’s (12 vs. 7 years).

Volvo pays for scheduled maintenance on the XC40 Recharge for 1 year and 4000 miles longer than Genesis pays for maintenance for the GV60 (4/40,000 vs. 3/36,000).

The XC40 Recharge has more powerful engines than the GV60:

On the EPA test cycle the XC40 Recharge gets better mileage than the GV60:

The XC40 Recharge can travel longer on a full charge than the GV60 on a full charge:

The XC40 Recharge stops shorter than the GV60:

The XC40 Recharge AWD handles at .84 G’s, while the GV60 Performance pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The XC40 Recharge AWD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the GV60 Performance (26.3 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 26.9 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the XC40 Recharge’s turning circle is 1.8 feet tighter than the GV60’s (37.4 feet vs. 39.2 feet).

The Volvo XC40 Recharge may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 200 to 250 pounds less than the Genesis GV60.

The XC40 Recharge is 3.6 inches shorter than the GV60, making the XC40 Recharge easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The XC40 Recharge has .2 inches more rear headroom and .4 inches more rear shoulder room than the GV60.

The XC40 Recharge has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the GV60 with its rear seat folded (57.5 vs. 54.7 cubic feet).

A control in the cargo area automatically lowers the XC40 Recharge’s optional rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The GV60 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Optional Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) on the XC40 Recharge uses the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV60 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the XC40 Recharge to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The GV60 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the XC40 Recharge has a standard rear wiper. The GV60 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The XC40 Recharge offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The GV60 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the XC40 Recharge Plus/Ultimate has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The GV60 doesn’t offer cornering lights. The XC40 Recharge Ultimate also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The Volvo XC40 outsold the Genesis GV60 by over 8 to one during 2023.