2024 Genesis GV80 vs. 2024 GMC Yukon Review

Picture of the 2024 Genesis GV80

2024 Genesis
GV80

MSRP*: $57,700 to $81,750
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Picture of the 2024 GMC Yukon

2024 GMC
Yukon

MSRP*: $58,200 to $98,755
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 24 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 - 9 seats
Cargo Space 84.0 ft3 122.9 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 355 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 lbs 8,000 - 8,400 lbs
Exterior Length 194.7 in 210.0 in
Exterior Width 77.8 in 81.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 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 GMC Yukon than in the Genesis GV80, due to its greater head- and legroom. The GMC Yukon 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Genesis GV80 as you will with the GMC Yukon, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Genesis GV80 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the GMC Yukon.

Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV80 is much slimmer than the GMC Yukon, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Genesis GV80, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Yukon.

Handling
The Genesis GV80 has the same turning radius as the GMC Yukon, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the GMC Yukon is clearly the choice over the Genesis GV80 for pulling heavy loads. The Genesis GV80 has a little more horsepower than the GMC Yukon.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Genesis GV80 and the GMC Yukon are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Genesis GV80 and the GMC Yukon. The Genesis GV80 has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Yukon.