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Genesis GV80 vs Kia EV6 comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 609 HP), boot space and price (59,400 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis GV80 or Kia EV6?

Genesis GV80 vs Kia EV6: Key differences

Genesis GV80

  • visibly more trunk space
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Kia EV6

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

GV80

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV6 is substantially cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,820 £.

EV6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV6 offers clearly more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Genesis GV80 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers visibly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 588 Nm. That’s about 182 Nm more.

GV80

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV6 is slightly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers visibly more boot space – 735 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries noticeably more – 690 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 428 - 582 km
Genesis GV80
Kia EV6

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Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

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Genesis GV80
Kia EV6

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
231 - 241 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
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Width
1,975 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
660 - 690 kg
Payload
440 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Kia
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