Head-to-head
2027 Genesis GV80 vs 2027 Hyundai Palisade
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 99.1 to 82.1, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Genesis GV80 is ahead on performance.
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2027 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 …
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The 2027 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade Hybrid FWD…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Palisade
Clear winThe Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 99.1 to 82.1, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Genesis GV80 is ahead on performance.
Fuel & range 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 43.8
Tech & comfort 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 16.8
Safety 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 9.1
| Category · weight | 2027 Genesis GV80overall 82.1 | 2027 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 99.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 56.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 90.9 | 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 | 84.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 99.6 | 93.8 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 83.2 | 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 | 82.1 | 99.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Genesis GV80: base trim 2.5T RWD · Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE 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 Hyundai Palisade wins
- It lists 44 standard driver-assist features against 28.
- It costs $1,800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,750).
- It is rated 34 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Genesis GV80 answers
- It turns out 311 lb-ft of torque against 260.
- It makes 300 hp against 287.
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
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $39,735 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 3,470 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 287 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.909 | 3.510 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 67.5 in | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 195 in | 199 in |
| Overall width | 77.8 in | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 71.7 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 36.5 cu-ft | 46.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 11.6 cu-ft | 19.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 109 cu-ft | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in | 40.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | 34.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.6 in | 44.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.7 in | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | 30.3 in | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,820 lbs | 4,872 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,686 lbs | 4,420 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,251 lbs | 6,327 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Multi-link High Performance Gas Shock Absorber | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link High Performance Gas Shock Absorber | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 19.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 360 mm | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 360 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/55R19 | 235/65 R18 106H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.1 gal | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Genesis Connected Services | Bluelink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 60.6 in | 61.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.3 in | 61 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.2 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
215 features · differences first, then sharedSafety28 differ · 50 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA 2) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | std | — |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) – Driver Selectable | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist w/ rear door indicator | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | — | std |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | std | — |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | — |
| Cruise controls, smart | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) – Direct Oncoming (DO) | — | std |
| Front, 2nd-row and 3rd-row outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) – seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | — | std |
| Parking Brake – Electronic with Auto Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Power window lock-out button | — | std |
| Rear child safety locks | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | std |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | std | std |
| Front center airbag (1) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | std |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | std | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | std |
| 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning | std | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | std | std |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes | std | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | std |
| Forward Attention Warning | std | std |
| Haptic Feedback | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Vehicle stability management | std | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | std | std |
Infotainment20 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wifi Hotspot | — | std |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming | — | std |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation | — | std |
| 27" OLED Instrument Cluster & Navigation System | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | — | std |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | — | std |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System | std | — |
| HD Radio | — | std |
| High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row | — | 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 | — |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | — | std |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
| Passenger Talk In-car intercom | — | std |
| Premium Audio System – 9 Speakers | std | — |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | — | std |
| Sirius XM | — | std |
| USB – 2 Front USB Type-C Ports: 1 data/charge + 1 charge-only; 2 Rear USB Type-C Ports: charge-only | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | — | std |
| Wireless Phone Charger – Front | std | — |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | std |
| Paddle Shifters | std | std |
Convenience7 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Hands Free Smart Liftgate – Quick open, auto open, adjustable height | std | — |
| 12-volt outlet (2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo) | — | std |
| 12-volt Outlets – 1 Front (center stack compartment) + 1 Cargo Area | std | — |
| Power door and liftgate locks | — | std |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | — | std |
| Remote engine start (on key fob) | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | — | std |
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | std |
| Remote release – Hood | std | std |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | std | std |
Climate8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog | — | std |
| 2nd and 3rd row air vents | — | std |
| 2nd row HVAC controls | — | std |
| 4-Zone Climate Control | std | — |
| Air conditioning | — | std |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | std | — |
| External temperature display | — | std |
| PTC Heater | — | std |
Seating21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | — | std |
| Heated front seats (high/medium/low) | std | — |
| Integrated memory system for driver seat | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | — | 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 | — |
| 2nd Row – Bench Seating | — | std |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | — | std |
| 40/20/40 Split Folding Rear Seats | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | — | std |
| Center Folding Armrest with Dual Cup Holders (2nd Row) | std | — |
| Front Passenger Seat Walk-in Device | std | — |
| Manual Folding 3rd Row Seating | std | — |
| Materials – Cloth | — | std |
| Materials – H-Tex® (Leatherette) | std | — |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | — | std |
| Rear center armrest (bench seats) | — | std |
| Seating Capacity | — | std |
| Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases | — | std |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature | — | std |
Interior44 differ · 46 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror – EC mirror | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror – EC mirror with Homelink | std | — |
| Power Tilt-and-Telescopic With memory (Integrated Memory System – I.M.S.) | std | — |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | std | — |
| Assist Grips (3) | std | — |
| Assist grips / B-Pillar Assist Grip | — | std |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | — | std |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | — | std |
| Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather | — | std |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | — | std |
| Door Pocket Storage Compartments | std | — |
| Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray | — | std |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | std | — |
| Front seatback pockets | — | std |
| Glove compartment – With damper and illuminated | — | std |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | std | — |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | — | std |
| High Gloss Black Trim | std | — |
| Illuminated power window switches | — | std |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | std | — |
| Leatherette Wrapped Upper Dashboard | std | — |
| LED interior cabin lights | — | std |
| Locking Glove Compartment | std | — |
| Map Lights, 3rd row, cargo area light | — | std |
| Monotone Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Multi-information display controls | — | std |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | std | — |
| Roof Trim – Cloth | std | — |
| Shift Lever – Rotary Dial-type | std | — |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | std | — |
| Steering wheel – Leather-wrapped | std | — |
| Steering wheel – Leatherette-wrapped | — | std |
| Storage tray – Center stack / center console | — | std |
| Tilt + Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | — | std |
| Cargo Area LED Light | std | — |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | std | opt |
| 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 | — |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | — | std |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | std | std |
| Sunvisor – W/ sliding function | std | std |
Exterior32 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (Projector) | — | std |
| Outside mirrors – Power folding, auto-dimming (EC) | std | — |
| "Flat-Type" Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| 18 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/65 R18 106H | — | std |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | — | std |
| Black Side sills | — | std |
| Bumpers – Two-tone (Black/Silver or variant) | — | std |
| Chrome Exterior Trim (Grille Insert, Bumper Garnish, Window Trim, Lower Side Rocker, FR & RR Fascia Trim) | std | — |
| Door Garnish – Lower Side Door | — | std |
| Door handle welcome lights | — | std |
| Exhaust – Hidden Exhaust Type | std | — |
| Full Micro Lens Array (MLA) LED Headlights | std | — |
| Grille – Black + Silver Accents | — | std |
| Guilloché Emblem (Finish Type) – Metallic / Black | std | — |
| Hood insulator | — | std |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | — | std |
| LED center positioning light | — | std |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| Lower Fascia Elements – Silver Paint Finish | — | std |
| Outside Mirror Approach Lights W/ 'GENESIS' Logo | std | — |
| Outside mirrors – Body Color | — | std |
| Outside mirrors – Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers | std | — |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin | — | std |
| Tailgate Emergency Lamp | — | std |
| Tinted Glass – Solar Control + Privacy on Rear Side & Rear Glass | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass | — | std |
| Solar front glass – Front door, windshield | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18 | — | std |
| Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
| Acoustic windshield | std | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | std |
| LED daytime running lights | std | std |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | std | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | std |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| FWD | — | std |
| 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo (2,497 cc) Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | std | — |
| 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder engine, Displacement: 3,470 cc, engine cover | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (A8LF1) | — | std |
| Electronic shift lock system | — | std |
| Rear-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch | std | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | std |
| Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters | std | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension – MacPherson strut with coil springs | — | std |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted | — | std |
| Rear suspension – Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | — | std |
| Rear suspension – Self-Leveling suspension | — | std |
Cargo7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| TOW mode – Dash-mounted button | — | std |
| Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment | — | std |
| Cargo Cover and Cargo Net | std | — |
| Cargo-area cover – Removable, retractable-type | — | opt |
| Roof cross bars | — | opt |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | — | 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.
Hyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 5 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Service Brakes (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $39,735 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 11 trims | $39,735 – $59,680 21 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | GV80 RWD | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,750 | $1,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Genesis GV80 or the 2027 Hyundai Palisade?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 99.1 to 82.1, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Genesis GV80 is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Palisade scores 99.1 and the 2027 Genesis GV80 82.1. 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 Hyundai Palisade?
2027 Genesis GV80: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Hyundai Palisade: 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 Hyundai Palisade?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins: it lists 44 standard driver-assist features against 28, costs $1,800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,750), and is rated 34 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Genesis GV80 answers: it turns out 311 lb-ft of torque against 260 and makes 300 hp against 287. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.