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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Genesis GV80?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Genesis GV80

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Rocks Electric

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is clearly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,534 £.

GV80

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis GV80 offers substantially more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 296 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers clearly more torque with 588 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 548 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 1,597 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers substantially more boot space – 735 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 672 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries clearly more – 690 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 548 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is clearly superior 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Genesis GV80

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Dimensions and Body

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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.

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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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Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Genesis GV80

Costs and Consumption

Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
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Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
-
Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
142 kg
Payload
660 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Genesis
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