Compare the2025 Kia EV9VS 2025 Genesis GV60

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

Safety

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In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Kia EV9 achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Genesis GV60 has not been tested.

Both the EV9 and the GV60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, front seat center airbag, 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 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Kia EV9 is safer than the Genesis GV60:

	EV9	GV60
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Stress	201 lbs.	230 lbs.
Neck Compression	13 lbs.	58 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	273/407 lbs.	156/598 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	267	271
Chest Compression	.8 inches	.8 inches
Neck Injury Risk	27.4%	33.8%
Neck Compression	61 lbs.	96 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Kia EV9 is safer than the Genesis GV60:

	EV9	GV60
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	25	62
Chest Movement	.5 inches	.8 inches
Abdominal Force	87 lbs.	172 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	33	75
Spine Acceleration	20 G’s	36 G’s
Hip Force	209 lbs.	443 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	8 inches	9 inches
HIC	183	294
Spine Acceleration	43 G’s	49 G’s

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

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 Kia EV9 is safer than the GV60:

	EV9	GV60
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	25	94
Neck Tension	156 lbs.	223 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	.47 in	.87 in
Shoulder Force	156 lbs.	223 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.83 in	1.22 in
Torso Deflection Rate	7 MPH	11 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Pelvis Force	513 lbs.	959 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	66	84
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.35 in	.79 in
Shoulder Force	134 lbs.	312 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.59 in	.87 in
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	402 lbs.	602 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

Warranty

There are almost 4 times as many Kia dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the EV9’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Kia vehicles are better in initial quality than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia fourth in initial quality, above the industry average. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is ranked 13th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia above average in long-term dependability. With 3 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Genesis is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Kia 5 places higher in reliability than Genesis.

Engine

The EV9 GT-Line’s electric motors produces 70 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 446) than the GV60 Performance’s optional electric motors.

Fuel Economy and Range

The EV9 can travel longer on a full charge than the GV60 on a full charge:

			Miles
EV9
	RWD	Light Long Range Electric Motor	304 miles
	AWD	Land/Wind Electric Motors	280 miles
		GT-Line Electric Motors	270 miles
GV60
	RWD	Standard Electric Motor	294 miles
	AWD	19" Wheels Electric Motors	264 miles
		20" Wheels Electric Motors	248 miles
		Performance Electric Motors	235 miles

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the EV9’s brake rotors are larger than those on the GV60:

	EV9	GV60
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	13.6 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	12.8 inches

The EV9’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs standard on the GV60 are solid, not vented.

The EV9 stops much shorter than the GV60:

	EV9	GV60
70 to 0 MPH	178 feet	180 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	115 feet	127 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	137 feet	144 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the EV9 has larger standard tires than the GV60 (255/60R19 vs. 235/55R19). The EV9 GT-Line’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GV60 (285/45R21 vs. 255/45R20).

Suspension and Handling

The EV9 offers an optional automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The GV60 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The EV9’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The GV60 doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the EV9’s wheelbase is 7.8 inches longer than on the GV60 (122 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the EV9 is 2.4 inches wider in the front and 3 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the GV60.

The EV9 GT-Line AWD handles at .87 G’s, while the GV60 Performance pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The EV9 GT-Line AWD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the GV60 Performance (26.3 seconds @ .69 average G’s vs. 26.9 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

Passenger Space

The EV9 offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the GV60 can only carry 5.

The EV9 has 57.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the GV60 (158.8 vs. 101.1).

The EV9 has 2.2 inches more front headroom, 4.1 inches more front shoulder room, 1.7 inches more rear headroom, 5.2 inches more rear legroom and 4.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the GV60.

Cargo Capacity

The EV9’s cargo area provides more volume than the GV60.

	EV9	GV60
Third Seat Removed	43.5 cubic feet	24 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	81.7 cubic feet	54.7 cubic feet

The EV9’s cargo area is larger than the GV60’s in every dimension:

	EV9	GV60
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	22”/51.1”/84”	n.a./35.3”/68”
Max Width	52.3”	47.4”
Min Width	41.7”	41”
Height	32.3”	28”

Pressing a switch automatically lowers or raises the EV9’s optional second and third row seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier. The GV60 doesn’t offer automatic folding second row seats.

Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Genesis GV60 is limited to 2000 pounds. The EV9 AWD offers up to a 5000 lbs. towing capacity.

Ergonomics

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the EV9 has a standard rear wiper. The GV60 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

The EV9 has standard front air conditioned seats and the EV9 Land/GT-Line also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The GV60 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Kia EV9 and the Genesis GV60, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The EV9 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2024. The GV60 has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the EV9 as the 2024 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The GV60 has never been chosen.

The Kia EV9 outsold the Genesis GV60 by almost seven to one during 2024.

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