Compare the2025 Genesis GV80VS 2024 Kia Telluride

Safety
Warranty
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and second-row seat shoulder belts of the Genesis GV80 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 Kia Telluride doesn’t offer pretensioners for its second-row seat belts.

The GV80’s optional pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Telluride doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The GV80 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Telluride doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The GV80 offers an optional Multi-Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Telluride 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.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the GV80. But it costs extra on the Telluride.

Both the GV80 and the Telluride have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee 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, 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 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Genesis GV80 is safer than the Kia Telluride:

	GV80	Telluride
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	24.1%	27%
Neck Stress	157 lbs.	275 lbs.
Neck Compression	25 lbs.	32 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	254/334 lbs.	164/998 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	263	378
Neck Injury Risk	34%	36%
Neck Compression	65 lbs.	91 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Genesis GV80 is safer than the Kia Telluride:

	GV80	Telluride
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	29	41
Chest Movement	.5 inches	.5 inches
Hip Force	293 lbs.	440 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	70	137
Spine Acceleration	26 G’s	47 G’s
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	290	450
Spine Acceleration	41 G’s	52 G’s
Hip Force	640 lbs.	640 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Genesis GV80 is safer than the Telluride:

	GV80	Telluride
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	67	68
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.39 in	.55 in
Torso Max Deflection	.75 in	1.18 in
Pelvis	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Pelvis Force	669 lbs.	1026 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	49	70
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Torso Max Deflection	.67 in	1.46 in
Torso Deflection Rate	3 MPH	5 MPH
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

Warranty

The GV80’s corrosion warranty is 2 years and unlimited miles longer than the Telluride’s (7/unlimited vs. 5/100,000).

Genesis pays for scheduled maintenance on the GV80 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Genesis will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Kia doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Telluride.

Engine

The GV80 2.5T’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 9 more horsepower (300 vs. 291) and 49 lbs.-ft. more torque (311 vs. 262) than the Telluride’s 3.8 DOHC V6. The GV80 3.5T’s standard 3.5 turbo V6 produces 84 more horsepower (375 vs. 291) and 129 lbs.-ft. more torque (391 vs. 262) than the Telluride’s 3.8 DOHC V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Genesis GV80 is faster than the Kia Telluride:

	GV80 2.5T	GV80 3.5T	Telluride
Zero to 60 MPH	6.1 sec	5.3 sec	7.1 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	16 sec	13.8 sec	17.3 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	7 sec	6.1 sec	7.1 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	3.4 sec	3.1 sec	3.7 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	4.5 sec	4.1 sec	4.6 sec
Quarter Mile	14.6 sec	13.9 sec	15.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	96 MPH	101 MPH	94 MPH
Top Speed	140 MPH	149 MPH	132 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the GV80 2.5T 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder gets better fuel mileage than the Telluride 4x4 (19 city/24 hwy vs. 18 city/24 hwy).

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the GV80’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Telluride doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The GV80 has 2.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Telluride (21.1 vs. 18.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the GV80’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Telluride:

	GV80 2.5T	GV80 3.5T	Telluride
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	14.9 inches	13.4 inches
Rear Rotors	14.2 inches	14.2 inches	12 inches

The GV80’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Telluride are solid, not vented.

The GV80 stops much shorter than the Telluride:

	GV80	Telluride
70 to 0 MPH	163 feet	177 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	112 feet	126 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the GV80 has larger tires than the Telluride (265/40R22 vs. 245/60R18).

The GV80’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Telluride LX/X-Pro’s standard 60 series tires. The GV80’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Telluride S/EX/SX’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GV80 has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Telluride LX/X-Pro. The GV80’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the Telluride S/EX/SX.

Suspension and Handling

The GV80 offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Telluride’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The GV80’s optional drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Telluride doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GV80’s wheelbase is 2.1 inches longer than on the Telluride (116.3 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

The GV80’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51% to 49%) than the Telluride’s (55% to 45%). This gives the GV80 more stable handling and braking.

The GV80 Prestige handles at .86 G’s, while the Telluride SX Prestige 4x4 pulls only .79 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The GV80 Prestige executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.8 seconds quicker than the Telluride SX 4x4 (26.9 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 28.7 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the GV80 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Telluride (8.1 vs. 8 inches), allowing the GV80 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

To almost totally eliminate engine vibration in the passenger area, the GV80 3.5T has a liquid-filled front engine mount. The liquid helps further dampen engine harshness. The Telluride uses conventional solid rubber engine mounts.

The front grille of the GV80 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Telluride doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The GV80 Prestige uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Telluride doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the GV80 Prestige is quieter than the Telluride SX 4x4 (74 vs. 75 dB).

Cargo Capacity

Both the GV80 and the Telluride have standard second row automatic folding seats. The GV80’s third row seats also fold up or down at the press of a button. The Telluride doesn’t offer automatic folding third row seats.

Towing

The GV80’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Telluride’s (6000 vs. 5000 pounds).

Servicing Ease

The engine in the GV80 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Telluride. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because there are no rear spark plugs and the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

If the windows are left open on the GV80 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Telluride can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The GV80’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Telluride’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The GV80’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Telluride offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The GV80 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 costs extra on the Telluride.

The GV80 Prestige/3.5T has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Telluride.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Genesis GV80 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the Telluride S/EX/SX offers wireless charging. The GV80 also offers Qi charging in the second row seat. The Telluride doesn’t offer wireless charging in its second row seat.

The GV80 Advanced/Prestige’s Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Telluride doesn’t offer an automated parking system.