Head-to-head
2027 Genesis GV70 vs 2027 Kia Sportage
The Genesis GV70 wins clearly, 95.4 to 83, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Kia Sportage is ahead on space & cargo and safety.
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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 Sportage is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sport…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Genesis GV70
Clear winThe Genesis GV70 wins clearly, 95.4 to 83, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Kia Sportage is ahead on space & cargo and safety.
Fuel & range 2027 Genesis GV70 leads by 50.5
Performance 2027 Genesis GV70 leads by 34.9
Space & cargo 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 20
| Category · weight | 2027 Genesis GV70overall 95.4 | 2027 Kia Sportageoverall 83 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 49.5 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 93.9 | 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 | 80 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 65.1 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 94.2 | ||||||||||||
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 | 95.4 | 83 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Genesis GV70: base trim Standard AWD · Kia Sportage: 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 41 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $1,650).
- It turns out 311 lb-ft of torque against 178.
Where the 2027 Kia Sportage answers
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 28.
- It holds 36.6 cu ft behind the second row against 28.9.
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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $28,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo Inline 4 Cylinder GDI+MPI | 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.181 | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 64.2 in | 65.4 in |
| Overall length | 186 in | 184 in |
| Overall width | 75.2 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 56.9 cu-ft | 69.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 28.9 cu-ft | 36.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 104 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,528 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,325 lbs | 3,434 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,600 lbs | 4,740 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Multi-Link | McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.7 ft | 19.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 360 mm | 320 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/55R19 | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.4 gal | 14.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Genesis Connected Services | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 59.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.9 in | 55.6 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
190 features · differences first, then sharedSafety32 differ · 49 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA2) | — | std |
| Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) | — | std |
| Center Side Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Dual front advanced airbags | — | std |
| Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C) | — | std |
| Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (PCA-R) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R) | — | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | — | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | — | std |
| Adjustable Front-seat Shoulder Belt Anchors | std | — |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | std | — |
| Blind Spot-Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) | std | — |
| Blind Spot-Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold | — | 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 | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | — | std |
| Haptic - With memory (I.M.S.) | std | — |
| Height adjustable up/down headrests | — | std |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | — | std |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | — | std |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Front / Side (Optional on 2.5T) | opt | — |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) | — | std |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | std | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G) | std | std |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Front seat-mounted side air bags | std | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines | std | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert | std | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| High-Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line | std | std |
Infotainment20 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, SAT, HD Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto (ccNC Lite) | — | std |
| 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation with Satellite Radio, Kia Connect, HD Radio, Voice Recognition, Wi-Fi, Map OTA, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (ccNC Navigation) | — | std |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | — | 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 phone and streaming audio hands-free | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | std | — |
| ccIC Multimedia w/ 27" OLED screen | std | — |
| Center speaker (front x1) | — | std |
| Front USB c-type charging and connection (x1) | — | std |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System | std | — |
| Harman Kardon Premium Audio system | — | std |
| HD Radio | std | — |
| Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports rear console) | — | std |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & Antenna - Shark-fin Style | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Controls - Audio, Phone, VR, Custom Button, Cruise, LFA | std | — |
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls | — | std |
| Subwoofer speaker (front x1) | — | std |
| USB - 2 Front: Data + Charge, 2 Rear: Charge Only | std | — |
| Paddle shifters | std | std |
| Wireless phone charging pad with integrated cooling fan | std | std |
Convenience9 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Key 2.0 Premium | — | std |
| 12-volt Outlet - 1 Front Console-mounted / 1 Cargo | std | — |
| 12V power outlet (console x1, cargo x1) | — | std |
| Keys - 2 Proximity Key Fobs | std | — |
| Power Door Locks - Auto-locking Availability | std | — |
| Power window with one-touch auto up/down (driver window) | — | std |
| Powered front and rear windows | — | std |
| Remote Releases - Power Liftgate | std | — |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | — | std |
| Height adjustable Smart power liftgate | std | std |
| Smart Key with Push Button Start with burglar alarm and panic function | std | std |
| Power windows with front one-touch auto up/down and safety | std | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row air vents | — | std |
| Dual-zone full automatic temperature control (FATC) | — | std |
| Outside Temperature Display | std | — |
| Touch type Dual Zone Climate Control (HVAC) | std | — |
| Automatic defog system | — | std |
Seating16 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support | — | std |
| 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seats | std | — |
| SynTex premium artificial leather seating | — | std |
| 2-position Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support | — | std |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | std | — |
| 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
| 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat | std | — |
| Center Folding Armrest with Dual Cup Holders (2nd Row) | std | — |
| Cloth seating | — | std |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | — | std |
| Head Restraints (adjustable) – 3 Locations (2nd Row) | std | — |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | std | — |
| Rear 60:40 folding with recline | — | std |
| Rear center padded armrest with cup holders | — | std |
| Heated front seats | std | std |
Interior29 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Day and night rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Door pocket bottle holder | — | std |
| Door Pocket Storage Compartments | std | — |
| Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors - Sliding | std | — |
| Extendable sunvisor | — | std |
| Front Center Console - Fixed Armrest Storage Box | std | — |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | std | — |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | std | — |
| Hydrographic wood center fascia | — | std |
| Locking Glove Compartment | std | — |
| Metal paint center fascia | — | std |
| Metal paint inside door handle | — | std |
| Padded front center armrest with storage box and cupholders | — | std |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | std | — |
| Roof Trim - Cloth | std | — |
| Shift Lever - Rotary Dial Type | std | — |
| Soft PVC Trans gearshift knob | — | std |
| Soft-touch crashpad | — | std |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | std | — |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| 2nd Row Passenger Overhead LED Lights | std | — |
| Floor Mats - Carpeted | std | — |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | std | — |
| Floor Covering - Premium Cut-pile Carpeting | std | — |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel | std | std |
| Illuminated sunvisor mirrors | std | std |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | std | std |
| LED luggage lamp | std | std |
| LED map lamp | std | std |
Exterior28 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic sunroof with power shade | — | std |
| Power folding outside mirrors | — | std |
| 18-inch Alloy wheels | — | std |
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | — | std |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | std | — |
| Black radiator grille with silver trim | — | std |
| Body-color outside mirrors | — | std |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Gloss black outside mirrors | — | std |
| Gloss black radiator grille with dark trim / Gloss black unique design radiator grille with dark trim | — | std |
| Gloss black window DLO surround | — | std |
| Heated tailgate glass | — | std |
| Hidden rear tailgate glass wiper | — | std |
| LED fog light | — | std |
| LED Headlights | std | — |
| LED Low Projection and High MFR Beam Low and High Beam, Cube type | — | std |
| Matte black over fender trim | — | std |
| Matte black side sill trim | — | std |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors | — | std |
| Privacy rear windows (PHEV: Privacy rear windows) | — | std |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | std | — |
| Rear spoiler | — | std |
| Silver finish window DLO surround | — | std |
| Tinted Glass - Solar Control + Privacy on Rear Side & Rear Glass | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | — | std |
| Privacy glass (tailgate and rear windows) | — | std |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | std | — |
| Temporary Compact Spare Tire | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | std |
| LED daytime running lights (DRL) Amber Type | std | std |
| LED rear combination lights | std | std |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals | std | std |
| Auto light control | std | std |
| LED high mounted stop lamp | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| Terrain mode, Snow, Mud, Sand modes (AWD only) | — | std |
| 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo (2,497 cc) Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | std | — |
| 6-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | std |
| Electric Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | std | — |
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | std |
| Eco, Sport and MyDrive | std | std |
| Transmission gear selector - Rotary Dial (Shift-by-wire) | std | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| McPherson strut front suspension | — | std |
| Multi-link rear suspension | — | std |
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | std | — |
| Shock Absorber Type: Gas | — | std |
| Variable Gear Ratio | std | — |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Cover | opt | — |
| Dual-level cargo floor | — | std |
| Luggage net hook | — | std |
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 Sportage
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Engine (1), Power Train (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Genesis GV70Standard AWD | Kia SportageLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $28,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 9 trims | $28,990 – $47,390 18 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Electrified GV70 AWD | Sportage Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 90 | 41 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $1,650 |
| 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 Sportage?
The Genesis GV70 wins clearly, 95.4 to 83, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Kia Sportage is ahead on space & cargo and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis GV70 scores 95.4 and the 2027 Kia Sportage 83. 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 Sportage?
2027 Genesis GV70: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sportage: 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 Sportage?
Where the 2027 Genesis GV70 wins: it is rated 90 combined against 41 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $1,650), and turns out 311 lb-ft of torque against 178. Where the 2027 Kia Sportage answers: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 28 and holds 36.6 cu ft behind the second row against 28.9. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.