2026 Genesis GV70 vs. 2025 INFINITI QX80 Review

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2026 Genesis
GV70

MSRP*: $47,895 to $70,095
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2025 INFINITI
QX80

MSRP*: $82,450 to $109,900
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 28 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 56.9 ft3 101.0 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 450 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.6 in 211.2 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.1 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Genesis GV70 than the INFINITI QX80. The INFINITI QX80 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Genesis GV70.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Genesis GV70 as you will with the INFINITI QX80, 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). Clearly, the Genesis GV70 is a better financial choice over the INFINITI QX80, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV70 is much slimmer than the INFINITI QX80, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Genesis GV70, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the INFINITI QX80.

Handling
The Genesis GV70 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the INFINITI QX80, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the INFINITI QX80 is clearly the choice over the Genesis GV70 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Genesis GV70 has a lot less horsepower than the INFINITI QX80.

Powertrain
The Genesis GV70 has much lower torque than the INFINITI QX80, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Genesis GV70 seats a lot fewer people than the INFINITI QX80. The Genesis GV70 has significantly less cargo capacity than the INFINITI QX80.