2026 Genesis GV70 vs. 2025 Honda HR-V Review

Picture of the 2026 Genesis GV70

2026 Genesis
GV70

MSRP*: $47,895 to $70,095
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Picture of the 2025 Honda HR-V

2025 Honda
HR-V

MSRP*: $25,400 to $31,000
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 28 MPG 30 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 56.9 ft3 55.1 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 158 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 185.6 in 179.8 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.1 in
Front 38.4 - 39.4 in
Rear 38.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Genesis GV70 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Honda HR-V, with comparable head- and legroom. The Honda HR-V offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Genesis GV70, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Genesis GV70 as you will with the Honda HR-V, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Genesis GV70 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Honda HR-V, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV70 is much wider than the Honda HR-V, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Genesis GV70, which is slightly longer than the Honda HR-V.

Handling
The Genesis GV70 has the same turning radius as the Honda HR-V, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Genesis GV70 greatly out-muscles the Honda HR-V.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Genesis GV70 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Honda HR-V.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Genesis GV70 and the Honda HR-V. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Genesis GV70 as you will in the Honda HR-V.