Compare the2027 Dodge Durango VS 2027 Genesis GV80

The Durango has standard Active Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The GV80 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Durango. But it costs extra on the GV80.

Compared to metal, the Durango’s plastic fuel tank can withstand harder, more intrusive impacts without leaking; this decreases the possibility of fire. The Genesis GV80 has a metal gas tank.

Both the Durango and the GV80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available crash mitigating brakes and lane departure warning systems.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Dodge Durango is safer than the Genesis GV80:

	Durango	GV80
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	74	328
Neck Compression	11 lbs.	25 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	26%	34%
Neck Stress	156 lbs.	228 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	303/32 lbs.	388/497 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 Dodge Durango is safer than the Genesis GV80:

	Durango	GV80
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Abdominal Force	111 lbs.	119 lbs.
Hip Force	236 lbs.	335 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	50	68
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	14 inches	14 inches
HIC	194	290

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

There are almost 12 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Durango’s warranty.

The Dodge Durango’s engines use a cast iron block for durability, while the GV80’s engines use an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Durango has larger alternators than the GV80:

	Durango	GV80
Standard Alternator	180 amps	150 amps
Optional Alternator	220 amps	180 amps

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Durango’s reliability 16 points higher than the GV80.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge above average in initial quality. With 3 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is rated lower.

The Durango’s standard 5.7 V8 produces 60 more horsepower (360 vs. 300) and 79 lbs.-ft. more torque (390 vs. 311) than the GV80 2.5T’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder. The Durango R/T 392’s standard 6.4 V8 produces 100 more horsepower (475 vs. 375) and 79 lbs.-ft. more torque (470 vs. 391) than the GV80 3.5T’s standard 3.5 turbo V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Durango R/T 392 6.4 V8 is faster than the GV80 3.5T 3.5 turbo V6:

	Durango	GV80
Zero to 60 MPH	4.5 sec	5.7 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	12.2 sec	14.2 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	5.4 sec	6.4 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	2.8 sec	3.3 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	3.2 sec	4.2 sec
Quarter Mile	13.2 sec	14.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	104 MPH	100 MPH
Top Speed	155 MPH	150 MPH

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Durango’s fuel efficiency. The GV80 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Durango has 3.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the GV80 (24.6 vs. 21.1 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Durango has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The GV80 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Durango stops shorter than the GV80:

	Durango	GV80
70 to 0 MPH	175 feet	182 feet	Car and Driver

For better traction, the Durango’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GV80 (295/45R20 vs. 265/40R22).

The Durango’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 GV80’s standard 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Durango has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the GV80.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires optional on the Durango can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The GV80 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The Durango offers an optional full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the GV80; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which has mileage and speed limitations, or roadside assistance and a tow-truck.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Durango’s wheelbase is 3.5 inches longer than on the GV80 (119.8 inches vs. 116.3 inches).

The Durango R/T 392 handles at .85 G’s, while the GV80 Advanced AWD pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Durango has 1.4 inches more rear headroom, 3.5 inches more third row headroom and 3.2 inches more third row legroom than the GV80.

The Durango’s cargo area provides more volume than the GV80.

	Durango	GV80
Behind Third Seat	17.2 cubic feet	11.6 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	43.3 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	n/a	38.7 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	85.1 cubic feet	71.7 cubic feet

The Durango’s cargo area is larger than the GV80’s in almost every dimension:

	Durango	GV80
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	20”/50”/83”	15.9”/44.7”/79”
Max Width	49”	53”
Min Width	42.5”	41.7”
Height	36”	31.1”

The Durango’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the GV80’s (7200 vs. 6000 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Genesis GV80 is only 6000 pounds. The Durango offers up to a 8700 lbs. towing capacity.

The Durango GT can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Durango can be unhitched and driven around locally. The GV80 can’t be towed flat on the ground.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Durango uses the Electronic 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.

The Durango’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The GV80 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

On a hot day the Durango’s driver can lower the front windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the GV80 can’t use the remote to operate the windows.

Consumer Reports rated the Durango’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the GV80’s headlights, which were rated “Fair.”

The Durango 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 is only available on the GV80 AWD.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2026 Dodge Durango retains 50.72% of its original value after 5 years, more than the 45.07% resale value of the 2026 Genesis GV80 after five years, which can save the Dodge’s owner up to $12999 in depreciation.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Durango third among upper midsize 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.

The Dodge Durango outsold the Genesis GV80 by almost three to one during 2025.