Compare the2025 Genesis Electrified GV70VS 2025 Volvo EX40

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

Safety

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The Electrified GV70 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 EX40 doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the Electrified GV70 deploy with different levels of force or don’t deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. The Electrified GV70’s side airbags will shut off if a child is leaning against the door. The EX40’s side airbags don’t have smart features and will always deploy full force.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Electrified GV70. But it costs extra on the EX40.

Both the Electrified GV70 and the EX40 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 and driver alert 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 Electrified GV70 is safer than the EX40:

	Electrified GV70	EX40
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Structure	GOOD	MARGINAL
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	57	129
Neck Tension	201 lbs.	312 lbs.
Neck Compression	-67 lbs.	45 lbs.
Torso	ACCEPTABLE	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	.98 in	1.46 in
Torso Max Deflection	1.34 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	130	387
Neck Tension	67 lbs.	268 lbs.
Neck Compression	-89 lbs.	89 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	.43 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Force	178 lbs.	290 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	1.1 in	1.5 in
Torso Deflection Rate	9 MPH	10 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

The Genesis Electrified GV70 (built after April 2024) 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 an “Acceptable” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The EX40 is not even a standard “Top Safety Pick” for 2024.

Warranty

The Electrified GV70 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The EX40’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the Electrified GV70 6 years and 50,000 miles longer than Volvo covers the EX40. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the EX40 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 Electrified GV70’s electric motors produces 181 more horsepower (429 vs. 248) and 206 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 310) than the EX40 Single Motor’s standard electric motor. The Electrified GV70’s electric motors produces 27 more horsepower (429 vs. 402) and 22 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 494) than the EX40 Twin Motor’s optional electric motors. The Electrified GV70’s electric motors produces 22 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 494) than the EX40 Twin Motor Performance’s standard electric motors.

As tested in Car and Driver the Genesis Electrified GV70 is faster than the EX40 Twin Motor electric motors:

	Electrified GV70	EX40
Zero to 60 MPH	3.8 sec	4.3 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	9.3 sec	10.9 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	3.9 sec	4.4 sec
Quarter Mile	12.3 sec	12.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	111 MPH	108 MPH
Top Speed	151 MPH	113 MPH

Transmission

The Electrified GV70’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The EX40 doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Electrified GV70’s brake rotors are larger than those on the EX40:

	Electrified GV70	EX40
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	13.6 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	13.4 inches

The Electrified GV70’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the EX40 are solid, not vented.

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Electrified GV70 has larger tires than the EX40 (265/45R20 vs. 235/50R19).

The Electrified GV70’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the EX40’s standard 50 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Electrified GV70 has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the EX40.

Suspension and Handling

The Electrified GV70 has a standard 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 EX40’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Electrified GV70’s wheelbase is 6.8 inches longer than on the EX40 (113.2 inches vs. 106.4 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Electrified GV70 is 1.7 inches wider in the front and 1.6 inches wider in the rear than on the EX40.

The Electrified GV70 Prestige handles at .85 G’s, while the EX40 AWD pulls only .84 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

Chassis

The design of the Genesis Electrified GV70 amounts to more than styling. The Electrified GV70 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .29 Cd. That is significantly lower than the EX40 (.329) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Electrified GV70 get better fuel mileage.

The Electrified GV70 Prestige uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The EX40 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The Electrified GV70 has 4.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the EX40 (102.8 vs. 98).

The Electrified GV70 has 1 inch more front headroom, .4 inches more front legroom, 1.4 inches more front hip room, 2.4 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear legroom and .6 inches more rear shoulder room than the EX40.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Electrified GV70’s rear seats recline. The EX40’s rear seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The Electrified GV70 has a much larger cargo volume than the EX40 with its rear seat up (28.7 vs. 16 cubic feet).

The Electrified GV70’s cargo area is larger than the EX40’s in almost every dimension:

	Electrified GV70	EX40
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	37”/72”	34.9”/65.7”
Max Width	56.5”	47.8”
Min Width	40.2”	39.5”
Height	29”	29.4”

Towing

The Electrified GV70’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the EX40’s (3500 vs. 2000 pounds).

Ergonomics

The Electrified GV70’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 EX40 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Electrified GV70 Prestige 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 EX40 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 Electrified GV70 has standard extendable sun visors. The EX40 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Electrified GV70 to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The EX40 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are only offered on the EX40 Plus/Ultra.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the Electrified GV70 keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The EX40 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The Electrified GV70 has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the EX40.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 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 EX40.

The Electrified GV70 has a 115-volt a/c outlet in the cargo area, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The EX40 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Electrified GV70’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 EX40 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Genesis Electrified GV70, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Electrified GV70 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2023. The EX40 has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

Motor Trend selected the Electrified GV70 as their 2022 Sport Utility of the Year. The EX40 has never been chosen.