Compare the2024 Kia Niro EVVS 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70

Both the Niro EV and the Electrified GV70 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front 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 and available front parking sensors.

There are almost 3 times as many Kia dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Niro EV’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Kia vehicles are better in initial quality than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia above average in initial quality. With 6 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is rated lower.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia first in reliability, above the industry average. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is ranked fourth.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2023 Auto Issue reports that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Kia 3 places higher in reliability than Genesis.

On the EPA test cycle the Niro EV gets better mileage than the Electrified GV70 (126 city/101 hwy vs. 98 city/83 hwy MPGe).

The Niro EV can travel longer on a full charge than the Electrified GV70 (253 miles vs. 236 miles).

The Niro EV stops shorter than the Electrified GV70:

The Niro EV Wave handles at .87 G’s, while the Electrified GV70 Prestige pulls only .85 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Niro EV’s turning circle is 3 feet tighter than the Electrified GV70’s (34.8 feet vs. 37.8 feet).

The Kia Niro EV may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1250 pounds less than the Genesis Electrified GV70.

The Niro EV is 11.6 inches shorter than the Electrified GV70, making the Niro EV easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The front grille of the Niro EV uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Niro EV has 1.9 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front legroom and .3 inches more rear legroom than the Electrified GV70.

The Niro EV has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Electrified GV70 with its rear seat folded (63.7 vs. 56.5 cubic feet).

Consumer Reports® recommends the Kia Niro EV, based on reliability, safety and performance.