2021 Genesis GV80 vs. 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Genesis GV80 and 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Genesis GV80 and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
When comparing the 2021 Genesis GV80's and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Genesis GV80 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Genesis GV80's and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a better car than the 2021 Genesis GV80.
Pricing: A used 2021 Genesis GV80 ranges from $38,926 to $52,998 while a used 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is priced between $31,994 to $47,525.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Genesis GV80 loses 52.5 percent of its value and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L loses 38.9 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L retains 13.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Genesis GV80.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Genesis GV80’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L base engine makes 290 horsepower. The GV80 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The Grand Cherokee L is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles.This gives the 2021 Genesis GV80 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the advantage in maximum range. The GV80 uses premium unleaded, and the Grand Cherokee L uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and rear leg room. The 2021 Genesis GV80 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Genesis GV80 has higher safety ratings than the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.98 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$64,309
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$42,500 - $108,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,580
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$32,108
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,000 - $37,580
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$45,685
Price Range:
$38,926 - $52,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$52,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$35,666 - $80,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
296
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39,499
# Good or Great Deals:
153
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,178
Price Range:
$31,994 - $47,525
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$32,068
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$24,840 - $46,487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,596
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,438
# Good or Great Deals:
836
Genesis GV80 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Genesis GV80
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.9 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.6 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
31.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1 - 38.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 32.1
Genesis GV80 Rankings
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40 out of / 59Ranking
41 out of / 68Jeep Grand Cherokee L Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
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12 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
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22 out of / 32Ranking
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58 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Genesis GV80 Trim Levels
2.5T, 3.5T, 3.5T Advanced+
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Trim Levels
Altitude, Laredo, Limited, Overland, Summit, Summit Reserve
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.98 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
257 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 25 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
443 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
437 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Cargo Space:
34.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
143.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
159.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4506 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
67.5 inches
Length:
194.7 inches
Wheelbase:
116.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4618 lbs
Width:
84.6 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
204.9 inches
Wheelbase:
121.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Vik Black Metallic
Blue
Adriatic Blue Metallic
Gray
Himalayan Gray Metallic
Green
Cardiff Green Pearl
Red
Lima Red Pearl
Silver
Gold Coast Silver Metallic / Savile Silver Metallic
White
Alta White / Uyuni White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Not available
Gray
Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige/Black / Beige/Taupe / Dune/Ultramarine Blue
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Global Black/Wicker Beige
Black
Global Black
