Compare the2025 Volvo EX40VS 2025 Genesis GV60

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 GV60 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 GV60 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 GV60’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 GV60 (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 has more powerful engines than the GV60:

On the EPA test cycle the EX40 Twin Motor gets better mileage than the GV60 Performance (103 city/85 hwy vs. 97 city/82 hwy MPGe).

The EX40 can travel longer on a full charge than the GV60 on a full charge:

The EX40 stops shorter than the GV60:

For better traction and acceleration, the EX40 has larger rear tires than the GV60 (255/45R19 vs. 235/55R19).

The EX40’s standard 235/50R19 front and 255/45R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series front and 45 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the GV60 Standard’s standard 55 series tires.

The EX40 AWD handles at .84 G’s, while the GV60 Performance pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The EX40 AWD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the GV60 Performance (26.3 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 26.9 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the EX40’s turning circle is 1.8 feet tighter than the GV60’s (37.4 feet vs. 39.2 feet).

The EX40 is 3 inches shorter than the GV60, making the EX40 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The EX40 has .2 inches more rear headroom and .4 inches more rear shoulder room than the GV60.

The EX40 has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the GV60 with its rear seat folded (57.5 vs. 54.7 cubic feet).

A control in the cargo area automatically lowers the EX40’s optional rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The GV60 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

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 GV60 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 GV60 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the EX40 has a standard rear wiper. The GV60 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

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 GV60 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 GV60 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 Volvo XC40 outsold the Genesis GV60 by over 8 to one during 2023.