2025 Genesis GV80 vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV Review

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2025 Genesis
GV80

MSRP*: $58,200 to $79,800
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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,800 to $49,650
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MPG - City 16 - 19 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 24 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 194.5 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 77.8 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV than in the Genesis GV80, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Genesis GV80.

Convenience
With the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Genesis GV80, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 GV80 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV80 is much wider than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, 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 GV80, which is slightly longer than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Handling
The Genesis GV80 has a larger turning radius than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Genesis GV80 is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV for pulling heavy loads. The Genesis GV80 has a little more horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Genesis GV80 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Utility
The Genesis GV80 has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, making the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.