Head-to-head
2027 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2027 Genesis GV80
The Genesis GV80 wins clearly, 94.6 to 85.7, on safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on fuel & range.
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2027 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Traverse FWD, is EPA-rated a…
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A2027 Genesis GV80
The 2027 Genesis GV80 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the GV80 RWD, is EPA-rated …
Verdict · default weights
2027 Genesis GV80
Clear winThe Genesis GV80 wins clearly, 94.6 to 85.7, on safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on fuel & range.
Safety 2027 Genesis GV80 leads by 25
Fuel & range 2027 Chevrolet Traverse leads by 12.5
| Category · weight | 2027 Genesis GV80overall 94.6 | 2027 Chevrolet Traverseoverall 85.7 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 87.5 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 94.6 | 85.7 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 2 of 7 categories compared
Genesis GV80: base trim 2.5T RWD · Chevrolet Traverse: base trim LT. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Genesis GV80 wins
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 0.
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse answers
- It costs $700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,750).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 22 combined.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $40,800 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 300 hp | — |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.909 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — |
| Overall height | 67.5 in | — |
| Overall length | 195 in | — |
| Overall width | 77.8 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 116 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 71.7 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 36.5 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 11.6 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 109 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 34.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.6 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 38.7 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 30.3 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,820 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,686 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,251 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Multi-link High Performance Gas Shock Absorber | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link High Performance Gas Shock Absorber | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 360 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 360 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | — |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | — |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/55R19 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.1 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Genesis Connected Services | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 60.6 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.3 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.2 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
102 features · differences first, then sharedSafety28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA) | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA 2) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | std | — |
| Center Side Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2) | std | — |
| 2nd Row Side Airbag (2) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | std | — |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | std | — |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning (FAW) | std | — |
| Haptic Warning (Steering Wheel) | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | — |
Infotainment8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 27" OLED Instrument Cluster & Navigation System | std | — |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System | std | — |
| Infotainment Platform: Connected Car Integrated Cockpit 27" (ccIC-27) with AM/FM/SiriusXM® Radio/HD Radio™, Cloud Connected Platform, 27" integrated OLED screen, Wireless Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®, & Amazon Music® | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Premium Audio System – 9 Speakers | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Controls – Audio, Phone, Voice Recognition, Custom Button, Cruise/HDA, Lane Following Assist/Lane Keeping Assist | std | — |
| USB – 2 Front USB Type-C Ports: 1 data/charge + 1 charge-only; 2 Rear USB Type-C Ports: charge-only | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charger – Front | std | — |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Power Hands-free Smart Liftgate w/ Auto-Open | std | — |
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | std | — |
| 12-volt Outlets – 1 Front (center stack compartment) + 1 Cargo Area | std | — |
| Remote Releases – Hood | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto-Down/Up with Pinch Protection | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Zone Climate Control | std | — |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | std | — |
Seating10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats & Console | std | — |
| Integrated Memory System – Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD | std | — |
| Integrated Memory System – Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD | std | — |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | std | — |
| 12-way Power Front Passenger Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | std | — |
| 40/20/40 Split Folding Rear Seats | std | — |
| Center Folding Armrest with Dual Cup Holders (2nd Row) | std | — |
| Front Passenger Seat Walk-in Device | std | — |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | std | — |
| Manual Folding 3rd Row Seating | std | — |
Interior27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Heated (Steering Wheel) | std | — |
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | std | — |
| Power Tilt-and-Telescopic With memory (Integrated Memory System – I.M.S.) | std | — |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | std | — |
| Assist Grips (3) | std | — |
| Door Pocket Storage Compartments | std | — |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | std | — |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | std | — |
| High Gloss Black Trim | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | std | — |
| Leatherette Wrapped Upper Dashboard | std | — |
| Locking Glove Compartment | std | — |
| Monotone Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | std | — |
| Roof Trim – Cloth | std | — |
| Shift Lever – Rotary Dial-type | std | — |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | std | — |
| Illuminated Driver & Front Passenger Vanity Mirrors | std | — |
| Cargo Area LED Light | std | — |
| Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors – Sliding | std | — |
| Floor Mats – Carpeted | std | — |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | std | — |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | std | — |
| Seatback Pockets | std | — |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | std | — |
Exterior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Power-folding (Outside Mirrors) | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) – Front Windshield & Front Side Windows | std | — |
| Chrome Exterior Trim (Grille Insert, Bumper Garnish, Window Trim, Lower Side Rocker, FR & RR Fascia Trim) | std | — |
| Exhaust – Hidden Exhaust Type | std | — |
| Full Micro Lens Array (MLA) LED Headlights | std | — |
| Guilloché Emblem (Finish Type) – Metallic / Black | std | — |
| Heated with Timer (Outside Mirrors) | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Outside Mirror Approach Lights W/ 'GENESIS' Logo | std | — |
| Rain-Sensing Front Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| Tinted Glass – Solar Control + Privacy on Rear Side & Rear Glass | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit | std | — |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | std | — |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo (2,497 cc) Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select – Comfort, Smart, Eco, Sport, Custom | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | std | — |
| Rear-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Cover and Cargo Net | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGenesis GV80
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Traverse
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $40,800 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 11 trims | $40,800 – $56,100 4 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | GV80 RWD | Traverse FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,750 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Genesis GV80 or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The Genesis GV80 wins clearly, 94.6 to 85.7, on safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis GV80 scores 94.6 and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse 85.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Genesis GV80 or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
2027 Genesis GV80: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chevrolet Traverse: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Genesis GV80 and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
Where the 2027 Genesis GV80 wins: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 0. Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse answers: it costs $700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,750). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 22 combined.