2021 Genesis GV80 vs. 2021 Toyota Highlander
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Genesis GV80 and 2021 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander.
When comparing the 2021 Genesis GV80's and the 2021 Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Genesis GV80 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2021 Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and interior volume. The 2021 Genesis GV80 and 2021 Toyota Highlander have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Genesis GV80's and the 2021 Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Highlander is a better car than the 2021 Genesis GV80.
Pricing: A used 2021 Genesis GV80 ranges from $30,486 to $45,987 while a used 2021 Toyota Highlander is priced between $25,940 to $40,999.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Genesis GV80 loses 54.9 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota Highlander loses 41.8 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota Highlander retains 13.1 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 Toyota Highlander base engine makes 295 horsepower. The GV80 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The Highlander is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 501 miles.This gives the 2021 Toyota Highlander the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Genesis GV80 the advantage in maximum range. The GV80 uses premium unleaded, and the Highlander uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2021 Toyota Highlander has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2021 Genesis GV80 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Genesis GV80 and the 2021 Toyota Highlander have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
48900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
67198
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
42500 - 114500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35085
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
32108
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27000 - 37580
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
37844
Price Range:
30486 - 45987
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
47585
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
30882 - 81852
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
266
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
65095
# Good or Great Deals:
160
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33313
Price Range:
25940 - 40999
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
28757
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
22434 - 40434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1397
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
81804
# Good or Great Deals:
733
Genesis GV80 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Genesis GV80
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5.7 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Highlander
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.7 - 12.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.387
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.200625489602027
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 36.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.245616441293197
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 26.4
Genesis GV80 Rankings
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44 out of / 70Toyota Highlander Rankings
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54 out of / 54Available 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 Toyota Highlander Trim Levels
L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE
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:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
295 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
263 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 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:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
358 / 501 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:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
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:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
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:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.3 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:
4145 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 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:
P235/65R18
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
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Brown
Opulent Amber
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige/Black / Beige/Taupe / Dune/Ultramarine Blue
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
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