Head-to-head
2027 Genesis GV70 vs 2027 Honda CR-V
The Genesis GV70 wins clearly, 98.1 to 74.3, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Honda CR-V is ahead on space & cargo.
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2027 Genesis GV70
The 2027 Genesis GV70 is sold in the U.S. as an electric and gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Electrified GV70 AW…
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The 2027 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V FWD, is EPA-rated …
Verdict · default weights
2027 Genesis GV70
Clear winThe Genesis GV70 wins clearly, 98.1 to 74.3, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Honda CR-V is ahead on space & cargo.
Fuel & range 2027 Genesis GV70 leads by 51.9
Tech & comfort 2027 Genesis GV70 leads by 36.5
Performance 2027 Genesis GV70 leads by 34.2
| Category · weight | 2027 Genesis GV70overall 98.1 | 2027 Honda CR-Voverall 74.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 48.1 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 97.3 | ||||||||||||
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 | 86.8 | 92.3 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 65.8 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 63.5 | ||||||||||||
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 | 98.1 | 74.3 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Genesis GV70: base trim Standard AWD · Honda CR-V: base trim LX FWD. 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 GV70 wins
- It is rated 90 combined against 40 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $1,700).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (52 points against 33 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2027 Honda CR-V answers
- It holds 39.3 cu ft behind the second row against 28.9.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 5 seats.
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.
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Specifications side by side
47 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo Inline 4 Cylinder GDI+MPI | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.181 | 5.640 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 64.2 in | 66.2 in |
| Overall length | 186 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 75.2 in | 73.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 56.9 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 28.9 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 104 cu-ft | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in | 38.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.2 in | 41 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,528 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,325 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,600 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Multi-Link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.7 ft | 37.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 360 mm | 312 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/55R19 | 235/65R17 104H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.4 gal | 14 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Genesis Connected Services | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 59.1 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.9 in | 55.9 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
204 features · differences first, then sharedSafety30 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2) | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Center Side Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger i-SRS Airbag System | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward / Rear (PDW) | std | — |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Adjustable Front-seat Shoulder Belt Anchors | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | std | — |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | — |
| Energy Absorbing Front Seats with Anti-whiplash Front Head Restraints | std | — |
| Haptic - With memory (I.M.S.) | std | — |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Front / Side (Optional on 2.5T) | opt | — |
| Post Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function) | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Front i-side Airbag System | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbag System | std | std |
| Hill Descent Control | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Auto High Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Brake-Traction Control System | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | — | std |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | std | — |
| All-New Infotainment Platform: Connected Car Integrated Cockpit (27" integrated OLED screen, AM/FM/XM Radio/HD Radio, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Wireless) | std | — |
| Antenna - In-Glass (Standard Radio) | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| ccIC Multimedia w/ 27" OLED screen | std | — |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System | std | — |
| HD Radio™ | std | — |
| Hondalink | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & Antenna - Shark-fin Style | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Controls - Audio, Phone, VR, Custom Button, Cruise, LFA | std | — |
| USB - 2 Front: Data + Charge, 2 Rear: Charge Only | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone / Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad (Qi) | std | std |
Convenience11 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power Tailgate with Hands-Free Access | std | — |
| 12-volt Outlet - 1 Front Console-mounted / 1 Cargo | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo) | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| Keys - 2 Proximity Key Fobs | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door Locks - Auto-locking Availability | std | — |
| Remote Releases - Power Liftgate | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver | std | std |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | — | std |
| Humidity Sensor | — | std |
| Outside Temperature Display | std | — |
| Touch type Dual Zone Climate Control (HVAC) | std | — |
Seating11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seats | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats | std | — |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| 8-way Power Passenger Seat | std | — |
| Center Folding Armrest with Dual Cup Holders (2nd Row) | std | — |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Head Restraints (adjustable) – 3 Locations (2nd Row) | std | — |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | std | — |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
Interior34 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | std | — |
| 2nd Row Cabin LED Lights (not available with Panoramic Roof) | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| Assist Grips (3) | std | — |
| Cupholders, Dual - Front Center Console-mounted | std | — |
| Door Pocket Storage Compartments | std | — |
| Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors - Sliding | std | — |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) | — | std |
| Front Center Console - Fixed Armrest Storage Box | std | — |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | std | — |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | std | — |
| Headroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel & Shift Knob | std | — |
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | — | std |
| Legroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Locking Glove Compartment | std | — |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | std | — |
| Roof Trim - Cloth | std | — |
| Shift Lever - Rotary Dial Type | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | std | — |
| Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| 2nd Row Passenger Overhead LED Lights | std | — |
| Cargo Area LED Light | std | — |
| Floor Mats - Carpeted | std | — |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | std | — |
| Seatback Pockets | std | — |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | std | — |
| Floor Covering - Premium Cut-pile Carpeting | std | — |
Exterior36 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-Season Tires | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (AWD) | — | std |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | std | — |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [2WD] | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [AWD] | — | std |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) [2WD/AWD] | — | std |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Heated Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Height (in.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Height (in.) (AWD) | — | std |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED Headlights | std | — |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | — | std |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Length (in.) | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| Smart Clear Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Tinted Glass - Solar Control + Privacy on Rear Side & Rear Glass | std | — |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.) | — | std |
| Wheels | — | std |
| Width (in.) | — | std |
| Automatic Headlights | std | — |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | std | — |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | std | std |
Powertrain23 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | std | opt |
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo (2,497 cc) Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | std | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | — | std |
| CARB Emissions Rating | — | std |
| Compression Ratio | — | std |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Displacement (cc) | — | std |
| Engine Type - In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD) | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD) | — | std |
| Final Drive | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) | — | std |
| Ratio Range | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel | — | std |
| Redline (rpm) | — | std |
| Reverse | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - Engine | — | std |
| Tune-up Interval | — | std |
| Valvetrain | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | std | std |
| Idle-Stop | std | std |
Chassis13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | — | std |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (2WD) | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (2WD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | — | std |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.) | — | std |
| Variable Gear Ratio | std | — |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Cover | opt | — |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind First Row, Standard/Max | — | std |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind Second Row | — | std |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGenesis GV70
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Honda CR-V
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 9 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Electrified GV70 AWD | CR-V FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 90 | 40 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $1,700 |
| EV range | 250 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Genesis GV70 or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
The Genesis GV70 wins clearly, 98.1 to 74.3, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Honda CR-V is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis GV70 scores 98.1 and the 2027 Honda CR-V 74.3. 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 Genesis GV70 or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
2027 Genesis GV70: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Honda CR-V: 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 GV70 and the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Where the 2027 Genesis GV70 wins: it is rated 90 combined against 40 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $1,700), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (52 points against 33 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2027 Honda CR-V answers: it holds 39.3 cu ft behind the second row against 28.9. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.