Genesis GV80 vs. Kia Telluride
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Genesis GV80 and Kia Telluride 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 Genesis GV80 and the Kia Telluride.
When we compare the Genesis GV80's and the Kia Telluride's specifications and ratings, the Genesis GV80 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Kia Telluride has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Genesis GV80 and Kia Telluride have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Genesis GV80's and the Kia Telluride's specifications and ratings, the Kia Telluride is a better car than the Genesis GV80.
Pricing: A used 2024 Genesis GV80 ranges from $63,790 to $79,650 while a used 2024 Kia Telluride is priced between $42,803 to $55,942. For a new model, the Genesis GV80's price is between $64,964 and $80,774, with the Kia Telluride priced between $39,858 and $55,790.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Genesis GV80 loses 52.5 percent of its value and the Kia Telluride loses 46.1 percent of its value. This means the Kia Telluride retains 6.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Genesis GV80.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Genesis GV80’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Kia Telluride base engine makes 291 horsepower. The GV80 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles. The Telluride is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 489 miles.This gives the Kia Telluride the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Genesis GV80 the advantage in maximum range. The GV80 uses premium unleaded, and the Telluride uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Kia Telluride has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Genesis GV80 has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Genesis GV80 and the Kia Telluride have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Genesis GV80 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick+ award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$64,964 - $80,774
Starting MSRP:
$57,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,858 - $55,790
Starting MSRP:
$36,190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$71,413
Price Range:
$63,790 - $79,650
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
500
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9,456
# Good or Great Deals:
111
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,694
Price Range:
$42,803 - $55,942
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,050
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10,585
# Good or Great Deals:
175
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,041
Depreciation %:
47.1%
Resale Value $:
$19,149
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
Genesis GV80 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Telluride Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Genesis GV80
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Telluride
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Genesis GV80 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
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6 out of / 19Ranking
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10 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
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11 out of / 20Ranking
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18 out of / 68Ranking
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20 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 59Ranking
41 out of / 68Kia Telluride Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 39Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 39Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
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18 out of / 32Ranking
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24 out of / 39Ranking
39 out of / 59Ranking
52 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Genesis GV80 Trim Levels
2.5T, 3.5T, 3.5T Prestige Signature
Kia Telluride Trim Levels
EX, EX X-Line, LX, S, SX, SX X-Line, SX X-Pro, SX-Prestige, SX-Prestige X-Line, SX-Prestige X-Pro
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 24 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 506 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 489 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
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.2 inches
Cargo Space:
21 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
199.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4742 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:
4134 lbs
Width:
78.3 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
196.9 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Vik Black Pearl Metallic
Blue
Capri Blue Metallic
Gray
Makalu Gray Metallic
Green
Cardiff Green Metallic
Silver
Savile Silver Metallic
White
Alta White / Uyuni White Pearl Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Gravity Gray
Green
Not available
Silver
Everlasting Silver
White
Glacial White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Dune/Ultramarine Blue / Urban Ground/Beige / Vanilla Beige/Black
Black
Obsidian Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
