Compare the2025 Volvo EX40VS 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70

The EX40 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 Electrified GV70 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 EX40 and the Electrified GV70 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 EX40’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the Electrified GV70’s (12 vs. 7 years).

Volvo pays for scheduled maintenance on the EX40 for 1 year and 4000 miles longer than Genesis pays for maintenance for the Electrified GV70 (4/40,000 vs. 3/36,000).

There are over 17 percent more Volvo dealers than there are Genesis dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the EX40’s warranty.

The EX40 Twin Motor Performance’s standard electric motors produces 7 more horsepower (436 vs. 429) than the Electrified GV70’s electric motors.

On the EPA test cycle the EX40 gets better mileage than the Electrified GV70:

The EX40 can travel longer on a full charge than the Electrified GV70 on a full charge:

The EX40 stops much shorter than the Electrified GV70:

The EX40 Ultra’s 255/40R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Electrified GV70’s 45 series tires.

The EX40 has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

The EX40 AWD handles at .84 G’s, while the Electrified GV70 Prestige pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Volvo EX40 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 to 550 pounds less than the Genesis Electrified GV70.

The EX40 is 10.8 inches shorter than the Electrified GV70, making the EX40 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The EX40 has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Electrified GV70 with its rear seat folded (57.5 vs. 56.5 cubic feet).

Optional Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) on the EX40 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 Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

If the windows are left open on the EX40 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Electrified GV70 can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The EX40’s standard Keyless Entry & Drive allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Proximity Key standard on the Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the EX40 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The EX40 offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the EX40 Ultra has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer cornering lights. The EX40 Ultra also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The EX40 is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

The Volvo XC40 outsold the Genesis GV70 by 8% during 2023.