Head-to-head
2027 Genesis GV70 vs 2027 Kia Sorento
The Genesis GV70 wins clearly, 100 to 76.5, on fuel & range.
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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 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Genesis GV70
Clear winThe Genesis GV70 wins clearly, 100 to 76.5, on fuel & range.
Fuel & range 2027 Genesis GV70 leads by 54.8
| Category · weight | 2027 Genesis GV70overall 100 | 2027 Kia Sorentooverall 76.5 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 45.2 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 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 & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 100 | 76.5 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia Sorento
Genesis GV70: base trim Standard AWD · Kia Sorento: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). 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 37 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $1,800).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
46 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.181 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — |
| Overall height | 64.2 in | — |
| Overall length | 186 in | — |
| Overall width | 75.2 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 56.9 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 28.9 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 104 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 37.2 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,528 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,325 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,600 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Multi-Link | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.7 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 360 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/55R19 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.4 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Genesis Connected Services | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 59.1 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.9 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
101 features · differences first, then sharedSafety29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | std | — |
| 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 2) | 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 2) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera with Parking Guidelines | std | — |
| Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward / Rear (PDW) | std | — |
| Adjustable Front-seat Shoulder Belt 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 | — |
| Energy Absorbing Front Seats with Anti-whiplash Front Head Restraints | std | — |
| Haptic - With memory (I.M.S.) | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Front / Side (Optional on 2.5T) | opt | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | — |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| ccIC Multimedia w/ 27" OLED screen | std | — |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System | std | — |
| HD Radio | 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 | — |
| Wireless Charging Pad | std | — |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Power Hands-free Smart Liftgate w/ Auto Open | std | — |
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | std | — |
| 12-volt Outlet - 1 Front Console-mounted / 1 Cargo | std | — |
| Keys - 2 Proximity Key Fobs | std | — |
| Power Door Locks - Auto-locking Availability | std | — |
| Remote Releases - Power Liftgate | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Down/Up with Pinch Protection | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Temperature Display | std | — |
| Touch type Dual Zone Climate Control (HVAC) | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seats | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats | std | — |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | std | — |
| 8-way Power Passenger Seat | std | — |
| Center Folding Armrest with Dual Cup Holders (2nd Row) | std | — |
| Head Restraints (adjustable) – 3 Locations (2nd Row) | std | — |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | std | — |
Interior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | std | — |
| 2nd Row Cabin LED Lights (not available with Panoramic Roof) | std | — |
| Assist Grips (3) | std | — |
| Cupholders, Dual - Front Center Console-mounted | std | — |
| Door Pocket Storage Compartments | std | — |
| Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors - Sliding | std | — |
| Front Center Console - Fixed Armrest Storage Box | std | — |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | std | — |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | std | — |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Locking Glove Compartment | 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 Mirror | 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 | — |
Exterior12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | std | — |
| Heated with Timer | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED Headlights | std | — |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | std | — |
| Tinted Glass - Solar Control + Privacy on Rear Side & Rear Glass | std | — |
| Automatic Headlights | std | — |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | std | — |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| Spare Tire - Compact / Location: Inside Under Cargo - Temp Spare | std | — |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | std | — |
| 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo (2,497 cc) Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select – Comfort, Eco, Sport, Sport+, Custom | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | std | — |
| Variable Gear Ratio | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Cover | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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.
Kia Sorento
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 | Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | — 9 trims | — |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Electrified GV70 AWD | Sorento Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 90 | 37 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $1,800 |
| 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 Kia Sorento?
The Genesis GV70 wins clearly, 100 to 76.5, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis GV70 scores 100 and the 2027 Kia Sorento 76.5. 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 Kia Sorento?
2027 Genesis GV70: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sorento: 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 Kia Sorento?
Where the 2027 Genesis GV70 wins: it is rated 90 combined against 37 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $1,800). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.