Compare the2024 Chevrolet TraverseVS 2024 Genesis GV80

For enhanced safety, the front and second-row seat shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Traverse have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Genesis GV80 doesn’t offer pretensioners for its second-row seat belts.

Both the Traverse and the GV80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive, front parking sensors and driver alert monitors.

There are over 12 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Traverse’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Traverse has larger alternators than the GV80:

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is rated lower.

The Traverse’s 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 28 more horsepower (328 vs. 300) and 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (326 vs. 311) than the GV80 2.5T’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Traverse uses regular unleaded gasoline. The GV80 2.5T requires premium, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

For better traction, the Traverse’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GV80 (275/45R22 vs. 265/40R22).

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Traverse’s wheelbase is 4.7 inches longer than on the GV80 (121 inches vs. 116.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Traverse is 1.6 inches wider in the front and .8 inches wider in the rear than the track on the GV80.

The Traverse offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the GV80 can only carry up to 7.

The Traverse has 2.4 inches more front headroom, 2.7 inches more front legroom, 2.1 inches more front shoulder room, 1.6 inches more rear headroom, 2.8 inches more rear legroom, 4 inches more rear shoulder room, 4 inches more third row headroom, 1.8 inches more third row legroom and 4.5 inches more third row shoulder room than the GV80.

The Traverse’s cargo area provides more volume than the GV80.

The Traverse’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Proximity Key standard on the GV80 doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The Traverse is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The GV80 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

The Chevrolet Traverse outsold the Genesis GV80 by over six to one during 2023.