Compare the2025 Genesis GV60VS 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the GV60 are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The GV60 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 XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Both the GV60 and the XC40 Recharge 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.

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 GV60 is safer than the XC40 Recharge:

	GV60	XC40 Recharge
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Structure	GOOD	MARGINAL
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	94	129
Neck Tension	223 lbs.	312 lbs.
Neck Compression	-134 lbs.	45 lbs.
Torso	ACCEPTABLE	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	.87 in	1.46 in
Shoulder Force	223 lbs.	290 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	1.22 in	1.65 in
Pelvis	ACCEPTABLE	MARGINAL
Pelvis Force	959 lbs.	1182 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	84	387
Neck Tension	134 lbs.	268 lbs.
Neck Compression	-22 lbs.	89 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	.79 in	1.1 in
Torso Max Deflection	.87 in	1.5 in
Torso Deflection Rate	5 MPH	10 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	602 lbs.	692 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

The Genesis GV60 has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2024 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The XC40 Recharge is not even a standard “Top Safety Pick” for 2024.

Warranty

The GV60 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The XC40 Recharge’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the GV60 6 years and 50,000 miles longer than Volvo covers the XC40 Recharge. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the XC40 Recharge ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis above average in initial quality. With 58 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are more reliable than Volvo With 45 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Genesis higher than Volvo.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Genesis vehicles are more reliable than Volvo vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Genesis 7 places higher in reliability than Volvo.

Engine

The GV60 Performance’s electric motors produces 27 more horsepower (429 vs. 402) than the XC40 Recharge Twin Motor’s optional electric motors.

As tested in Car and Driver the GV60 Performance electric motors is faster than the XC40 Recharge Twin Motor electric motors:

	GV60	XC40 Recharge
Zero to 60 MPH	3.7 sec	4.3 sec
Quarter Mile	12.2 sec	12.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	112 MPH	108 MPH
Top Speed	151 MPH	113 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

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

			MPGe
GV60
	RWD	Standard Electric Motor	125 city/99 hwy
	AWD	19" Wheels Electric Motors	110 city/90 hwy
XC40 Recharge
	FWD	Single Electric Motor	118 city/95 hwy
	AWD	Twin Electric Motors	106 city/90 hwy

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

			Miles
GV60
	RWD	Standard Electric Motor	294 miles
	AWD	19" Wheels Electric Motors	264 miles
XC40 Recharge
	FWD	Single Electric Motor	293 miles
	AWD	Twin Electric Motors	254 miles

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the GV60 Performance’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the XC40 Recharge:

	GV60 Performance	XC40 Recharge
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	13.6 inches
Rear Rotors	14.2 inches	13.4 inches

The GV60 Performance’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the XC40 Recharge are solid, not vented.

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the GV60 Advance’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the XC40 Recharge (255/45R20 vs. 235/50R19).

The GV60 Performance’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the XC40 Recharge Ultimate’s 45 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GV60 Performance has standard 21-inch wheels. The XC40 Recharge’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

Suspension and Handling

The GV60 offers an available 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 XC40 Recharge’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GV60’s wheelbase is 7.8 inches longer than on the XC40 Recharge (114.2 inches vs. 106.4 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the GV60 is 1.4 inches wider in the front and .6 inches wider in the rear than the track on the XC40 Recharge.

The GV60 Performance handles at .87 G’s, while the XC40 Recharge AWD pulls only .84 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The GV60 Performance executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the XC40 Recharge AWD (25.1 seconds @ .75 average G’s vs. 26.3 seconds @ .7 average G’s).

Chassis

The front grille of the GV60 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The GV60 Advanced/Performance uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The GV60 has 3.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the XC40 Recharge (101.1 vs. 98).

The GV60 has 1.4 inches more front headroom, 1.4 inches more front legroom, .8 inches more front shoulder room and 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the XC40 Recharge.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the GV60’s rear seats recline. The XC40 Recharge’s rear seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The GV60 has a much larger cargo volume than the XC40 Recharge with its rear seat up (24 vs. 16 cubic feet).

The GV60’s cargo area is larger than the XC40 Recharge’s in almost every dimension:

	GV60	XC40 Recharge
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	35.3”/68”	34.9”/65.7”
Max Width	47.4”	47.8”
Min Width	41”	39.5”
Height	28”	29.4”

Towing

A Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) is standard on the GV60, using the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the XC40 Recharge.

Ergonomics

The GV60 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 XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The GV60’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The GV60 has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, navigation instruction and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the GV60 has standard extendable sun visors. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer extendable visors.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the GV60 to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the GV60 Advanced/Performance keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The GV60 Performance has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the XC40 Recharge.

The Genesis GV60 has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the rear view mirror. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Volvo charges extra for Homelink® on the XC40 Recharge.

The GV60 Advanced/Performance has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the rear seat, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The GV60 Advanced/Performance’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 XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

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

J.D. Power and Associates rated the GV60 first among small premium suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The XC40 Recharge isn’t in the top three.