Head-to-head
2027 Genesis GV80 vs 2027 Kia Telluride
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 93 to 86.1, on fuel & range, space & cargo. The Genesis GV80 is ahead on safety and tech & comfort.
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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 Kia Telluride is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Telluride FE Hybrid, i…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Telluride
Clear winThe Kia Telluride wins clearly, 93 to 86.1, on fuel & range, space & cargo. The Genesis GV80 is ahead on safety and tech & comfort.
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 45.2
Safety 2027 Genesis GV80 leads by 9.6
Space & cargo 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 17.6
| Category · weight | 2027 Genesis GV80overall 86.1 | 2027 Kia Tellurideoverall 93 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 54.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 93.9 | 84.3 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 82.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 95.1 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 91.3 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 86.1 | 93 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Genesis GV80: base trim 2.5T RWD · Kia Telluride: 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 Kia Telluride wins
- It costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $3,750).
- It is rated 35 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 28.
Where the 2027 Genesis GV80 answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 79).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (52 points against 47.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
What they share
- 311 lb-ft.
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 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 274 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| EPA City MPG | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.909 | 3.51:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic hybrid |
| 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 | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 71.7 cu-ft | 89.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 36.5 cu-ft | 48.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 11.6 cu-ft | 22.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 109 cu-ft | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in | 40.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 34.3 in | 37.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.6 in | 41.4 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 | 4,420 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,686 lbs | 4,381 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,251 lbs | 6,063 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Multi-link High Performance Gas Shock Absorber | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link High Performance Gas Shock Absorber | Multi-link and High-Performance Dampers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Rack-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| 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 | ventilated 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 | P235/65 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.1 gal | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Genesis Connected Services | Kia Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 36 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 60.6 in | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.3 in | 61.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.2 in | 55.3 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
174 features · differences first, then sharedSafety19 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | — | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5) | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert with Radar Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | — | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | — | 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 | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning (FAW) | std | — |
| Haptic Warning (Steering Wheel) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Rollover sensor | — | std |
| Side impact sensor | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA) | std | std |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G) | std | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | std |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2) | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Front center airbag (Between driver and front passenger) | std | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic | std | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4) | std | std |
| Rear side (2nd row) airbags | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | std |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | std | std |
Infotainment14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation and ccNC, Wireless Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto TM, Sirus XM and Bluetooth | — | std |
| Dual Wireless phone charger | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | — | std |
| 8 speaker sound system | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controls | — | std |
| USB-C Ports: 7 Total — 1 Data and Charging (Front Row) and 6 Charging (2 in each row) | — | std |
| 27" OLED Instrument Cluster & Navigation System | 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 | — |
| Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Premium Audio System – 9 Speakers | std | — |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | — | std |
| USB – 2 Front USB Type-C Ports: 1 data/charge + 1 charge-only; 2 Rear USB Type-C Ports: charge-only | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charger – Front | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | std | std |
Convenience7 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality | std | — |
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | — | std |
| 12-volt Outlets – 1 Front (center stack compartment) + 1 Cargo Area | std | — |
| Remote Releases – Hood | std | — |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
| 12V Power outlets (x3) | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | — | std |
| Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm | std | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down and safety | std | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-zone (Driver, Front Passenger and Rear) automatic temperature control | — | std |
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | — | std |
| 4-Zone Climate Control | std | — |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | std | — |
| Auto Window Defogger | — | std |
Seating16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side) | — | std |
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| Cloth Upper Seat Back + SynTex Lower seating trim | — | std |
| Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position | std | — |
| 6-way Manual Driver Seat | — | std |
| Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's Steering Wheel | 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 remote folding buttons (in cargo area) | — | std |
| 40/20/40 Split Folding Rear Seats | std | — |
| 6-way Manual Passenger Seat | — | std |
| Center Folding Armrest with Dual Cup Holders (2nd Row) | std | — |
| Front Passenger Seat Walk-in Device | std | — |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | std | — |
| Manual Folding 3rd Row Seating | std | — |
| 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders | — | std |
Interior37 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter driver cluster | — | std |
| ECM Rear View Mirror | std | — |
| ECM Rear View Mirror + HomeLink | std | — |
| Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel and Memory | std | — |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | std | — |
| Assist Grips (3) | std | — |
| Door Pocket Storage Compartments | std | — |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | std | — |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | std | — |
| High Gloss Black Trim | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | 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 | — |
| Shift Lever – Rotary Dial-type | std | — |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | std | — |
| SynTex with genuine stitching steering wheel | — | std |
| Day/night interior rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| SynTex leather wrapped door armrest | — | std |
| Carpet Floor Mats | std | opt |
| Cloth A/B pillar trim | — | std |
| Cloth headliner trim | — | std |
| Hydrographics interior trim | — | std |
| LED 3rd row lamp | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | — | std |
| Carpet flooring | — | std |
| Cloth sunvisor | — | std |
| Front and rear side door pockets | — | std |
| Rheostat | — | std |
| Standard door and cargo scuff plates | — | std |
| Standard Pedals | — | std |
| LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors | std | std |
| Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors | std | std |
| Front seatback pockets | std | std |
| LED 2nd row lamp | std | std |
| LED cargo lamp | std | std |
| LED overhead console lamp | std | std |
| Trip computer | std | std |
Exterior28 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels A-Type | — | std |
| LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams | — | std |
| Body-color, heated and powered outside mirrors with turn signals | — | std |
| Power-folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| Chrome Exterior Trim (Grille Insert, Bumper Garnish, Window Trim, Lower Side Rocker, FR & RR Fascia Trim) | std | — |
| Exhaust – Hidden Exhaust Type | std | — |
| Front Rain-sensing windshield wipers | std | — |
| Full Micro Lens Array (MLA) LED Headlights | std | — |
| Guilloché Emblem (Finish Type) – Metallic / Black | std | — |
| Heated with Timer (Outside Mirrors) | std | — |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| Outside door handles: Flush, Auto-Pop Out Type, Body Colored | — | std |
| Outside Mirror Approach Lights W/ 'GENESIS' Logo | std | — |
| Tinted Glass – Solar Control + Privacy on Rear Side & Rear Glass | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit | std | — |
| Auto light control (ALC) | — | std |
| Gloss black radiator grille with Matte Black inserts and Dark Metal Bumper Garnish | — | std |
| Lower Grille/Front Bumper: Body-color with gloss black and dark metal | — | std |
| Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass | — | std |
| Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield | — | std |
| Body-color rear spoiler | — | std |
| Dark metal Side Sill and D-Pillar Accent | — | std |
| Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline | — | std |
| Hidden single muffler | — | std |
| Matte Black outer wheel arches and Gloss-Black inner arches | — | std |
| Mud guards | — | opt |
| Temporary spare wheel tire | — | std |
| Low washer fluid warning system | — | std |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| LED rear combination lamps | std | std |
| Rear windshield defroster | std | std |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler | std | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo (2,497 cc) Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | std | — |
| Rear-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive | std | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Hitch | — | opt |
| Tow Mode: Optimizes Towing Performance | — | std |
| Cargo Cover and Cargo Net | std | — |
| Luggage Tray Cover, Foldable | — | 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.
Kia Telluride
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 45 · 4 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (10), Seat Belts (8), Unspecified (7)
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V356000 · 6,264 vehicles
- high Seats 26V173000 · 568 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V135000 · 14,870 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Genesis GV802.5T RWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $39,190 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 11 trims | $39,190 – $56,790 12 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | GV80 RWD | Telluride FE Hybrid |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,750 | $1,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 10 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Genesis GV80 or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 93 to 86.1, on fuel & range, space & cargo. The Genesis GV80 is ahead on safety and tech & comfort. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Telluride scores 93 and the 2027 Genesis GV80 86.1. 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 Kia Telluride?
2027 Genesis GV80: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Telluride: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 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 Kia Telluride?
Where the 2027 Kia Telluride wins: it costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $3,750), is rated 35 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 28. Where the 2027 Genesis GV80 answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 79) and lists more comfort and tech equipment (52 points against 47.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: 311 lb-ft.