Head-to-head
2027 Ford Expedition vs 2027 Genesis GV80
The Genesis GV80 edges it, 90.7 to 85.3, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Ford Expedition is ahead on space & cargo and performance. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.2 and it flips.
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2027 Ford Expedition
The 2027 Ford Expedition is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Expedition 2WD, is EPA-rated at…
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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
Slight edgeThe Genesis GV80 edges it, 90.7 to 85.3, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Ford Expedition is ahead on space & cargo and performance. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.2 and it flips.
Tech & comfort 2027 Genesis GV80 leads by 45.2
Space & cargo 2027 Ford Expedition leads by 35.5
Performance 2027 Ford Expedition leads by 28.4
| Category · weight | 2027 Ford Expeditionoverall 85.3 | 2027 Genesis GV80overall 90.7 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 93.9 | 99.1 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 87 | 100 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 100 | 64.5 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 71.6 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 54.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 85.3 | 90.7 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Ford Expedition: base trim Expedition Active 4X2 · Genesis GV80: base trim 2.5T RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.2 and the answer flips.
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 more comfort and tech equipment (52 points against 28.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 85).
- It is rated 22 combined against 18 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Ford Expedition answers
- It holds 69.9 cu ft behind the second row against 36.5.
- It turns out 480 lb-ft of torque against 311.
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 | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Genesis GV802.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $63,600 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 480 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 16 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 23 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.909 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.1 in |
| Overall height | 78.1 in | 67.5 in |
| Overall length | 210 in | 195 in |
| Overall width | 94.6 in | 77.8 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 116 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 109 cu-ft | 71.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 69.9 cu-ft | 36.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.9 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 109 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 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 | Multilink Independent Rear Suspension | 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 | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | 8.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/70R18E | 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
166 features · differences first, then sharedSafety29 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Genesis GV802.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | — | std |
| Surround View Monitor | std | — |
| Center Side Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Driver (1) + Front Passenger (1) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | — | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | 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 |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| AdvanceTrac™ with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | std | — |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | — | std |
| BlueCruise Hands-Free Highway Driving | opt | — |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, and Predictive Speed Assist | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning (FAW) | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Sensors | std | — |
| Haptic Warning (Steering Wheel) | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors For Children) on All Second Row and Third Row Outboard Side Seating Positions | std | — |
| Perimeter Alarm Includes Securilock® Passive Anti-Theft System | std | — |
| Personal Safety System™ | std | — |
| Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ | std | — |
| Pro Trailer Hitch Assist | std | — |
| Reverse Brake Assist | std | — |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA) | std | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | std | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA 2) | std | std |
| Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2) | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | std | std |
| Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Genesis GV802.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Connectivity Package with 5G Connectivity for Ford Digital Experience, Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot, Audio/Video Streaming, Video Conferencing, Web Browser, and Google Voice Assistant. (1-year included) | std | — |
| 13.2" Center Display | std | — |
| 24" Panoramic Display | std | — |
| 27" OLED Instrument Cluster & Navigation System | — | std |
| AM/FM/MP3 with six speakers | std | — |
| Ford Digital Experience | std | — |
| Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) | 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 |
| Multimedia USB Ports, Second Row — Two (2) USB-C | opt | — |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Premium Audio System – 9 Speakers | — | std |
| SiriusXM® Radio with 360L | 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 Charging Pad | opt | — |
| Wireless Phone Charger – Front | — | std |
Convenience9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Genesis GV802.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power Hands-free Smart Liftgate w/ Auto-Open | — | std |
| Remote Start System (Using Key Fob) | opt | — |
| 12-volt Outlets – 1 Front (center stack compartment) + 1 Cargo Area | — | std |
| Driver's Package | opt | — |
| Intelligent Access (Passive Entry) | opt | — |
| Pro Power Onboard™ - 400W - One (1) Console, One (1) Cargo Area | opt | — |
| Remote Releases – Hood | — | std |
| Securicode® Keyless Entry Keypad | opt | — |
| Power Windows with Auto-Down/Up with Pinch Protection | — | std |
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | std | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Genesis GV802.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Touch-type 3-Zone+ Climate Control (HVAC) (with 2nd row controls) | std | — |
| 4-Zone Climate Control | — | std |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | — | std |
| Cabin Particulate Air Filter | std | — |
| Rear Auxiliary Climate Controls - Third Row | std | — |
Seating19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Genesis GV802.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Way Power Driver (Power Tilt, Lumbar and Power Recline) and 8-Way Power Passenger Seats (Power Lumbar and Power Recline) | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats & Console | opt | std |
| Ventilated Front Seats | opt | — |
| 8-Way Power Passenger Seats (Power Lumbar and Power Recline) | std | — |
| Heated Rear Seats | opt | — |
| Integrated Memory System – Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD | opt | std |
| Integrated Memory System – Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD | — | std |
| Power Lumbar (Driver and Passenger) | 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 Powerfold® Seat with Power Recline Third-Row Seat | std | — |
| 40/20/40 Split Folding Rear Seats | — | std |
| Center Folding Armrest with Dual Cup Holders (2nd Row) | — | std |
| Cloth Seats | std | — |
| Front Passenger Seat Walk-in Device | — | std |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | — | std |
| Manual Folding 3rd Row Seating | — | std |
| Second Row Power-Folding Tip and Slide Captain's Chairs | opt | — |
| Second Row Power-Folding Tip and Slide Captain's Chairs | opt | — |
Interior29 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Genesis GV802.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated (Steering Wheel) | opt | 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 |
| Digital Device Holder | opt | — |
| Door Pocket Storage Compartments | — | std |
| Flex Powered Console | opt | — |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | — | std |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | — | std |
| High Gloss Black Trim | — | std |
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | opt | 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 |
| Rotary Gear Shift Dial | 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 |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | — | std |
| Overhead Console with Sunglass Holder | std | — |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | — | std |
| Seatback Pockets | — | std |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | — | std |
| Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors – Sliding | std | std |
| Floor Mats – Carpeted | std | std |
Exterior22 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Genesis GV802.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Sunroof – Power Tilt-and-Slide with One Touch Open / Close | opt | — |
| Power-folding (Outside Mirrors) | opt | std |
| 18-inch underbody-mounted full-size spare tire | std | — |
| 360-Degree Zone Lighting | opt | — |
| Chrome Exterior Trim (Grille Insert, Bumper Garnish, Window Trim, Lower Side Rocker, FR & RR Fascia Trim) | — | std |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Exhaust – Hidden Exhaust Type | — | std |
| Full Micro Lens Array (MLA) LED Headlights | — | std |
| Grille – Carbon Black Molded-in-Color Surround with Ebony Painted Bars | std | — |
| Guilloché Emblem (Finish Type) – Metallic / Black | — | std |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | — | std |
| LED Reflector Headlamps | std | — |
| Outside Mirror Approach Lights W/ 'GENESIS' Logo | — | std |
| Polished Stainless Steel Beltline Molding | std | — |
| Power Ford Split Gate with available Open On Approach | std | — |
| Rain-Sensing Front Windshield Wipers | opt | std |
| Roof-Rack Side Rails - Black | std | — |
| Running boards, Fixed (Black) | std | — |
| Tinted Glass – Solar Control + Privacy on Rear Side & Rear Glass | — | std |
| Tire Mobility Kit | — | std |
| Tinted Glass – Solar Control + Privacy on Rear Side & Rear Glass | std | — |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) – Front Windshield & Front Side Windows | std | std |
| Heated with Timer (Outside Mirrors) | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| LED Taillights | std | std |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | std | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Genesis GV802.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission | std | — |
| 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo (2,497 cc) Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | — | std |
| 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine (400 hp) | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select – Comfort, Smart, Eco, Sport, Custom | — | std |
| Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™ | opt | — |
| Rear-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | std | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Genesis GV802.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Boxed Frame | std | — |
| Suspension - Multilink Independent Rear Suspension | std | — |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Genesis GV802.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver | std | — |
| Cargo Cover and Cargo Net | — | std |
| Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package | opt | — |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | std | — |
| Trailer Tow Prep Package | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Expedition
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
- high Exterior Lighting 26V606000 · 41,748 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Genesis GV80
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $63,600 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $63,600 – $85,695 13 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Expedition 2WD | GV80 RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 18 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,700 | $3,750 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Ford Expedition or the 2027 Genesis GV80?
The Genesis GV80 edges it, 90.7 to 85.3, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Ford Expedition is ahead on space & cargo and performance. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.2 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis GV80 scores 90.7 and the 2027 Ford Expedition 85.3. 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 Ford Expedition or the 2027 Genesis GV80?
2027 Ford Expedition: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2027 Genesis GV80: 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 Ford Expedition and the 2027 Genesis GV80?
Where the 2027 Genesis GV80 wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (52 points against 28.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 85), and is rated 22 combined against 18 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Ford Expedition answers: it holds 69.9 cu ft behind the second row against 36.5 and turns out 480 lb-ft of torque against 311.