Compare the2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid VS 2027 Genesis GV80

Both the Santa Fe Hybrid and the GV80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all-wheel drive and around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is safer than the Genesis GV80:

	Santa Fe Hybrid	GV80
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	32.5%	34%
Neck Stress	105 lbs.	228 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is safer than the Genesis GV80:

	Santa Fe Hybrid	GV80
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	21	30
Chest Movement	.6 inches	.6 inches
Abdominal Force	85 lbs.	119 lbs.
Hip Force	203 lbs.	335 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	60	68
Hip Force	264 lbs.	341 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	155	290
Spine Acceleration	38 G’s	41 G’s
Hip Force	507 lbs.	640 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

There are over 4 times as many Hyundai dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Santa Fe Hybrid’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Santa Fe Hybrid’s reliability 12 points higher than the GV80.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is ranked 9th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Hyundai 9 places higher in reliability than Genesis.

On the EPA test cycle the Santa Fe Hybrid gets better mileage than the GV80:

			MPG
Santa Fe Hybrid
	FWD	1.6 turbo 4-cyl. Hybrid	37 city/36 hwy
	AWD	1.6 turbo 4-cyl. Hybrid	35 city/34 hwy
GV80
	RWD	2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	20 city/26 hwy
	AWD	2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	19 city/24 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	17 city/22 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the Santa Fe Hybrid’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The GV80 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid uses regular unleaded gasoline. The GV80 2.5T requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid higher (6 out of 10) than the Genesis GV80 (5 to 6). This means the Santa Fe Hybrid produces up to 6.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the GV80 every 15,000 miles.

The Santa Fe Hybrid stops shorter than the GV80:

	Santa Fe Hybrid	GV80
70 to 0 MPH	179 feet	182 feet	Car and Driver

The Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid HTRAC AWD handles at .81 G’s, while the GV80 AWD pulls only .79 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Santa Fe Hybrid’s turning circle is 1.4 feet tighter than the GV80’s (37.9 feet vs. 39.3 feet).

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 250 to 650 pounds less than the Genesis GV80.

The Santa Fe Hybrid is 4.3 inches shorter than the GV80, making the Santa Fe Hybrid easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid amounts to more than styling. The Santa Fe Hybrid has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .294 Cd. That is significantly lower than the GV80 (.33) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Santa Fe Hybrid get better fuel mileage.

The Santa Fe Hybrid has 11 cubic feet more passenger volume than the GV80 (151 vs. 140).

The Santa Fe Hybrid has .9 inches more front headroom, 2.8 inches more front legroom, 2.2 inches more rear headroom, 2.8 inches more rear legroom, 3.4 inches more third row headroom and .3 inches more third row shoulder room than the GV80.

The Santa Fe Hybrid’s cargo area provides more volume than the GV80.

	Santa Fe Hybrid	GV80
Behind Third Seat	14.6 cubic feet	11.6 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	40.5 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	n/a	38.7 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	79.6 cubic feet	71.7 cubic feet

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Santa Fe Hybrid easier. The Santa Fe Hybrid’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 30.4 inches, while the GV80’s liftover is 31.7 inches.

The Santa Fe Hybrid has a standard Sinking Seat third row seat, which folds flat into the floor. This completely clears a very large cargo area quickly. The GV80 doesn’t offer seats that fold into the floor.

Standard Trailer Sway Assist on the Santa Fe Hybrid uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV80 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

On a hot day the Santa Fe Hybrid’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the GV80 can’t use the remote to operate the windows.

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid stands out above the Genesis GV80 by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and two of them provide more flexibility.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Genesis GV80 isn't recommended.

Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its October 2024 issue and they ranked the Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid HTRAC AWD higher than the Genesis GV80 Prestige Black AWD.

The Hyundai Santa Fe outsold the Genesis GV80 by over five to one during 2025.