Compare the2025 Genesis GV80 CoupeVS 2025 Dodge Hornet

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

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Genesis GV80 Coupe have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Dodge Hornet doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

The GV80 Coupe’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Hornet doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

Both the GV80 Coupe and Hornet have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The GV80 Coupe has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Hornet’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the GV80 Coupe are reminded to check the back seat when a sensor determines the back seat is occupied. The Hornet doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The GV80 Coupe 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 Hornet doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The GV80 Coupe has a standard Multi-Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Hornet 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 GV80 Coupe and Hornet have rear cross-traffic warning, but the GV80 Coupe has Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Hornet’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the GV80 Coupe and the Hornet have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, 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 and rear cross-path warning.

The Genesis GV80 Coupe weighs 1019 to 1444 pounds more than the Dodge Hornet. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Warranty

The GV80 Coupe comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The Hornet’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the GV80 Coupe 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Dodge covers the Hornet. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Hornet ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The GV80 Coupe’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Hornet’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Genesis pays for scheduled maintenance on the GV80 Coupe for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Genesis will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Dodge doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Hornet.

Reliability

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the GV80 Coupe has a standard 180-amp alternator (227-amp - GV80 Coupe e-Supercharged). The Hornet’s 160-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

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 Dodge vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis above average in initial quality. With 117 more problems per 100 vehicles, Dodge is rated below average.

Engine

The GV80 3.5T Coupe’s standard 3.5 turbo V6 produces 107 more horsepower (375 vs. 268) and 96 lbs.-ft. more torque (391 vs. 295) than the Hornet GT’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The GV80 3.5T Coupe’s 3.5 turbo V6 produces 87 more horsepower (375 vs. 288) and 8 lbs.-ft. more torque (391 vs. 383) than the Hornet R/T’s standard 1.3 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The GV80 3.5 e-Supercharger’s standard 3.5 turbo/supercharged V6 hybrid produces 121 more horsepower (409 vs. 288) and 22 lbs.-ft. more torque (405 vs. 383) than the Hornet R/T’s standard 1.3 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Motor Trend the GV80 3.5 e-Supercharger 3.5 turbo/supercharged V6 hybrid is faster than the Hornet R/T 1.3 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid:

	GV80 Coupe	Hornet
Zero to 60 MPH	5.2 sec	5.6 sec
Quarter Mile	13.8 sec	14.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	101.1 MPH	96.1 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

The GV80 Coupe has 9.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Hornet R/T’s standard fuel tank (21.1 vs. 11.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The GV80 Coupe has 7.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the Hornet GT’s standard fuel tank (21.1 vs. 13.5 gallons).

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the GV80 Coupe’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Hornet:

	GV80 Coupe	Hornet GT	Hornet R/T
Front Rotors	14.9 inches	12.1 inches	13.5 inches
Rear Rotors	14.2 inches	10.9 inches	12.1 inches

The GV80 Coupe’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Hornet are solid, not vented.

The GV80 Coupe stops shorter than the Hornet:

	GV80 Coupe	Hornet
70 to 0 MPH	175 feet	177 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	118 feet	124 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the GV80 Coupe has larger tires than the Hornet (265/50R20 vs. 215/60R17). The GV80 Coupe’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Hornet (265/50R20 vs. 235/40R20).

The GV80 Coupe’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Hornet GT’s standard 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GV80 Coupe has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Hornet GT. The GV80 Coupe’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels optional on the Hornet.

Suspension and Handling

The GV80 Coupe 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 Hornet doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

The GV80 Coupe’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 Hornet doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GV80 Coupe’s wheelbase is 12.5 inches longer than on the Hornet (116.3 inches vs. 103.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the GV80 Coupe is 3.7 inches wider in the front and 4.3 inches wider in the rear than on the Hornet.

The GV80 3.5 e-Supercharger handles at .79 G’s, while the Hornet GT pulls only .78 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The GV80 3.5 e-Supercharger executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Hornet GT (27.2 seconds @ .66 average G’s vs. 27.6 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the GV80 Coupe has a 2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Hornet R/T (8.1 vs. 6.1 inches), allowing the GV80 Coupe to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The GV80 Coupe’s minimum ground clearance is .1 inch higher than on the Hornet GT (8.1 vs. 8 inches).

Chassis

The front grille of the GV80 Coupe uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Hornet doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The GV80 Coupe uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Hornet doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the GV80 3.5 e-Supercharger is quieter than the Hornet GT:

	GV80 Coupe	Hornet
At idle	38 dB	42 dB
70 MPH Cruising	66 dB	73 dB

Passenger Space

The GV80 Coupe has 10.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Hornet (108.7 vs. 98).

The GV80 Coupe has 1.4 inches more front headroom, 2.4 inches more front hip room, 4.9 inches more front shoulder room, .7 inches more rear legroom, 2.7 inches more rear hip room and 3 inches more rear shoulder room than the Hornet.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the GV80 Coupe’s rear seats recline. The Hornet’s rear seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The GV80 Coupe has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Hornet with its rear seat up (29.3 vs. 27 cubic feet). The GV80 Coupe has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Hornet with its rear seat folded (61.1 vs. 54.7 cubic feet).

Pressing a button automatically lowers or raises the GV80 Coupe’s rear seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier. The Hornet doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the GV80 Coupe. The Hornet doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

Towing

The GV80 Coupe’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Hornet’s (6000 vs. 2000 pounds).

Servicing Ease

The engine in the GV80 Coupe is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Hornet. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

The GV80 Coupe’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 Hornet doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The GV80 Coupe 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 Hornet doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The GV80 Coupe’s standard Proximity Key allows you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Keyless Enter-N-Go standard on the Hornet doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the GV80 Coupe to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Hornet doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

When the GV80 Coupe is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Hornet’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The GV80 Coupe’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Hornet offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The GV80 Coupe has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats cost extra on the Hornet. The GV80 Coupe also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Hornet.

Standard air conditioned seats in the front and rear seats keep the GV80 Coupe’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The Hornet doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The GV80 Coupe has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Hornet.

The GV80 Coupe has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Hornet.

The Genesis GV80 Coupe 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. Dodge charges extra for Homelink® on the Hornet.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Genesis GV80 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Hornet.

The GV80 Coupe has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Hornet doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The GV80 Coupe’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 Hornet’s automatic parking system requires operating the brakes and transmission to safely park and it doesn’t offer remote control parking.

Model Availability

and e Genesis GV80 comes in four door bodystyles; the Dodge Hornet isn’t available as a .

Recommendations

The Genesis GV80 outsold the Dodge Hornet by 20% during 2024.

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