Compare the2026 Volvo XC60VS 2026 Genesis GV70

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The Volvo XC60 offers optional built in child booster seats. They’re more crash worthy than an added child seat because of their direct attachment to the seat. Genesis doesn’t offer the convenience and security of a built-in child booster seat in the GV70. Their owners must carry a heavy booster seat in and out of the vehicle; XC60 owners can just fold their built-in child seat up or down.

The XC60 has a standard Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), which use a specially designed seat to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the WHIPS allows the backrest to travel backwards to cushion the occupants and the headrests move forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. At the same time the pretensioning seatbelts fire, removing slack from the belts. The GV70 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The XC60 has standard Post-impact braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The GV70 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Compared to metal, the XC60’s plastic fuel tank can withstand harder, more intrusive impacts without leaking; this decreases the possibility of fire. The Genesis GV70 has a metal gas tank.

Both the XC60 and the GV70 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Volvo XC60 is safer than the Genesis GV70:

	XC60	GV70
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	125	274
Neck Injury Risk	22%	30.5%
Neck Compression	15 lbs.	24 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	178	249
Chest Compression	.5 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	28%	28.5%
Neck Compression	55 lbs.	99 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	329/351 lbs.	524/354 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Volvo XC60 is safer than the Genesis GV70:

	XC60	GV70
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Movement	.7 inches	.7 inches
Abdominal Force	126 lbs.	137 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	45 G’s	51 G’s
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	12 inches	14 inches
HIC	237	286
Spine Acceleration	29 G’s	34 G’s
Hip Force	410 lbs.	504 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

The XC60’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the GV70’s (12 vs. 7 years).

There are over 29 percent more Volvo dealers than there are Genesis dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the XC60’s warranty.

Reliability

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the XC60 has a standard 800-amp battery (850 T8). The GV70’s 740-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

Engine

The XC60 T8’s standard 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid produces 80 more horsepower (455 vs. 375) and 132 lbs.-ft. more torque (523 vs. 391) than the GV70’s optional 3.5 turbo V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the XC60 T8 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid is faster than the Genesis GV70 turbo V6:

	XC60	GV70
Zero to 60 MPH	4.3 sec	5.4 sec

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the XC60 running on electricity gets better mileage than the GV70:

			MPGe
XC60
	AWD	T8 Electric Motor	66 city/60 hwy
GV70
			MPG
	AWD	2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	20 city/28 hwy
		Sport Prestige 2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	20 city/26 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/25 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the XC60 running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the GV70:

			MPG
XC60
	AWD	2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cyl. Hybrid	28 city/28 hwy
		2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	23 city/30 hwy
GV70
	AWD	2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	20 city/28 hwy
		Sport Prestige 2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	20 city/26 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/25 hwy

The XC60 T8 Extended Range can travel with zero emissions for 35 miles. The GV70 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the XC60’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The GV70 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The XC60 has 1.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the GV70 (18.8 vs. 17.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The XC60 has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The GV70 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Volvo XC60 higher (6 out of 10) than the Genesis GV70 (4). This means the XC60 produces up to 12.1 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the GV70 every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the GV70:

	XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered	GV70 2.5T	GV70 3.5T
Front Rotors	15.7 inches	13.6 inches	14.2 inches

The XC60 stops much shorter than the GV70:

	XC60	GV70
70 to 0 MPH	165 feet	177 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	129 feet	135 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the XC60’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GV70 (265/35R22 vs. 255/40R21).

The XC60’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the GV70 Sport Prestige’s 40 series tires.

Suspension and Handling

The XC60 has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The GV70 doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

The XC60 handles at .88 G’s, while the GV70 Advanced pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the XC60 has a 1.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the GV70 (8.5 vs. 7.3 inches), allowing the XC60 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The Volvo XC60 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 250 pounds less than the Genesis GV70.

Passenger Space

The XC60 has .2 inches more front legroom and .8 inches more rear legroom than the GV70.

Cargo Capacity

The XC60 has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the GV70 with its rear seat folded (63.3 vs. 56.9 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the XC60 easier. The XC60’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 26 inches, while the GV70’s liftover is 29.9 inches.

The XC60’s cargo area is larger than the GV70’s in almost every dimension:

	XC60	GV70
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	37.8”/68.8”	37”/72”
Max Width	43.5”	56.5”
Min Width	41.5”	40.2”
Height	30.6”	29”

Towing

Standard Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) on the XC60 uses the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV70 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Ergonomics

The XC60 has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The GV70 doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the GV70 Select/Advanced/Prestige, the XC60 Ultra/Polestar has a passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

If the windows are left open on the XC60 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the GV70 can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the XC60 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The GV70 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

Consumer Reports rated the XC60’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the GV70’s headlights, which were rated “Good.”

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The XC60 offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The GV70 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The Volvo XC60 has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are only offered on the GV70 Select/Advanced/Prestige.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Volvo XC60, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Genesis GV70 isn't recommended.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the XC60 as the 2018 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The GV70 has never been chosen.

The Volvo XC60 outsold the Genesis GV70 by 28% during 2024.

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