Both the Range Rover Velar and the GV80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, 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.
Compare the2025 Land Rover Range Rover VelarVS 2025 Genesis GV80
Safety
Reliability
The battery on the Range Rover Velar is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Range Rover Velar’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The GV80’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.
Engine
The Range Rover Velar HST P400’s standard 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 20 more horsepower (395 vs. 375) and 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (406 vs. 391) than the GV80 3.5T’s standard 3.5 turbo V6.
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the Range Rover Velar gets better mileage than the GV80:
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MPG |
Range Rover Velar |
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AWD |
2.0 turbo 4-cyl. |
22 city/26 hwy |
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3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid |
19 city/25 hwy |
GV80 |
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AWD |
2.5 turbo 4-cyl. |
19 city/24 hwy |
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3.5 turbo V6 |
16 city/22 hwy |
Regenerative brakes improve the Range Rover Velar’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The GV80 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.
Environmental Friendliness
In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Land Rover Range Rover Velar higher (6 out of 10) than the Genesis GV80 (5). This means the Range Rover Velar produces up to 6.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the GV80 every 15,000 miles.
Brakes and Stopping
The Range Rover Velar stops shorter than the GV80:
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Range Rover Velar |
GV80 |
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70 to 0 MPH |
175 feet |
182 feet |
Car and Driver |
Suspension and Handling
The Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE handles at .84 G’s, while the GV80 Advanced pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.
The Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the GV80 Standard (26.2 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .63 average G’s).
For greater off-road capability the Range Rover Velar has a greater minimum ground clearance than the GV80 (8.4 vs. 8.1 inches), allowing the Range Rover Velar to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Range Rover Velar w/Air Suspension’s minimum ground clearance is 1.8 inches higher than on the GV80 (9.9 vs. 8.1 inches).
Chassis
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 650 pounds less than the Genesis GV80.
The Range Rover Velar is 5.8 inches shorter than the GV80, making the Range Rover Velar easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
Cargo Capacity
The Range Rover Velar has a much larger cargo volume than the GV80 with its rear seat up (30.9 vs. 11.6 cubic feet).
A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Range Rover Velar easier. The Range Rover Velar’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 29.7 inches, while the GV80’s liftover is 31.7 inches.
Towing
Standard Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) on the Range Rover Velar uses the Dynamic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV80 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.
Ergonomics
On a hot day the Range Rover Velar’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the GV80 can’t use the remote to operate the windows.
Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the Range Rover Velar to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The GV80 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.
Consumer Reports rated the Range Rover Velar’s headlight performance “Good,” a higher rating than the GV80’s headlights, which were rated “Fair.”
In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Range Rover Velar offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The GV80 doesn’t offer headlight washers.
Recommendations
J.D. Power and Associates rated the Range Rover Velar second among midsize premium suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The GV80 isn’t in the top three in its category.