Jeep vs. Genesis
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Jeep and Genesis contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Jeep and Genesis cars.
When comparing the Jeep brand to the Genesis brand, Jeep has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity and retained value. Genesis has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and safety.
Jeep versus Genesis: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Jeep versus Genesis pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Jeep in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Jeep also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Jeep, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Jeep the overall advantage over Genesis.
Jeep versus Genesis: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Genesis vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Jeep offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Genesis offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Jeep and Genesis vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Jeep and Genesis have the same towing capacity.
Jeep versus Genesis: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Genesis has better safety ratings in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Jeep and Genesis tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Genesis offers 4 SUVs and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Genesis offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles.
Jeep offers . Genesis offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
$33,501 - $44,825
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$40,906 - $65,603
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$42,719 - $69,727
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$56,574 - $77,530
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Genesis GV70
$48,446 - $68,135
Genesis GV80
$64,964 - $80,774
Genesis GV80
$64,964 - $80,774
Other Comparisons
Genesis GV80
$64,964 - $80,774
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
$27,796 - $41,835
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$38,299 - $62,757
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,530 - $68,413
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$49,960 - $77,781
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not Yet Available
Genesis GV80
$63,790 - $79,650
Genesis GV80
$63,790 - $79,650
Other Comparisons
Genesis GV80
$63,790 - $79,650
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
43.2%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
46.3%
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
38.9%
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
50.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Genesis GV70
48.3%
Genesis GV80
52.5%
Genesis GV80
52.5%
Other Comparisons
Genesis GV80
52.5%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
180 hp / 171 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
375 hp / 470 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Genesis GV70
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Genesis GV80
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Genesis GV80
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Genesis GV80
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
21 / 29 / 24
Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 / 26 / 22
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
19 / 26 / 21
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 24 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not Yet Available
Genesis GV80
20 / 24 / 22
Genesis GV80
20 / 24 / 22
Other Comparisons
Genesis GV80
20 / 24 / 22
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
4000 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
7200 lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
6000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Genesis GV70
3500 lbs
Genesis GV80
6000 lbs
Genesis GV80
6000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Genesis GV80
6000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.3 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not available
Genesis GV80
Not available
Genesis GV80
Not available
Other Comparisons
Genesis GV80
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
7.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
Not available
Genesis GV80
Not available
Genesis GV80
Not available
Other Comparisons
Genesis GV80
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
9.0 / 10
Genesis GV80
10 / 10
Genesis GV80
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Genesis GV80
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
8.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Genesis GV70
7.5 / 10
Genesis GV80
7.2 / 10
Genesis GV80
7.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Genesis GV80
7.2 / 10