Compare the2024 GMC AcadiaVS 2024 Genesis GV70

Both the Acadia and the GV70 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seat center airbag, 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, available all wheel drive, front parking sensors and driver alert monitors.

There are almost 7 times as many GMC dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Acadia’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Acadia has larger alternators than the GV70:

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that GMC vehicles are better in initial quality than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in initial quality. With 9 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is rated lower.

The Acadia’s 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 28 more horsepower (328 vs. 300) and 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (326 vs. 311) than the GV70’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the GMC Acadia uses regular unleaded gasoline. The GV70 with the 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder engine requires premium, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

The Acadia FWD’s standard fuel tank has 2 gallons more fuel capacity than the GV70 (19.4 vs. 17.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Acadia AWD’s standard fuel tank has 4.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the GV70 (21.7 vs. 17.4 gallons).

The Acadia has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The GV70 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better traction, the Acadia has larger standard tires than the GV70 (255/55R20 vs. 235/55R19). The Acadia Denali’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GV70 (275/45R22 vs. 255/40R21).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Acadia Denali offers optional 22-inch wheels. The GV70’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The GMC Acadia’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Genesis GV70 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Acadia has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The GV70 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Acadia’s wheelbase is 7.7 inches longer than on the GV70 (120.9 inches vs. 113.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Acadia is 2.8 inches wider in the front and 1.9 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the GV70.

For better maneuverability, the ’s turning circle is 37.7 feet tighter than the GV70’s ( feet vs. 37.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Acadia AT4 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the GV70 (7.8 vs. 7.3 inches), allowing the Acadia to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Acadia uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The GV70 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Acadia has standard seating for 7 passengers; the GV70 can only carry 5.

The Acadia has 3 inches more front headroom, 3 inches more front legroom, 2.9 inches more front shoulder room, .9 inches more rear headroom, 4.3 inches more rear legroom and 5.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the GV70.

The Acadia’s cargo area provides more volume than the GV70.

Maximum trailer towing in the Genesis GV70 is limited to 3500 pounds. The Acadia offers up to a 5000 lbs. towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control (TSC) on the Acadia uses the StabiliTrak® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV70 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Acadia has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The GV70 doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Acadia’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The GV70 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Acadia has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the GV70 Advanced/Sport/Select.

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

The GMC Acadia outsold the Genesis GV70 by almost three to one during 2023.