2025 Genesis GV70 vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

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2025 Genesis
GV70

MSRP*: $45,700 to $58,300
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2024 Toyota
Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $40,970 to $53,375
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 56.9 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 243-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 243 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.6 in 194.9 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.1 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid than in the Genesis GV70, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Genesis GV70 and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Convenience
With the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Genesis GV70, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Genesis GV70 or the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Genesis GV70 is a little narrower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Genesis GV70, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Handling
The Genesis GV70 has the same turning radius as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Genesis GV70 will do just as well as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Genesis GV70 has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Genesis GV70 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Genesis GV70 seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Genesis GV70 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.