Genesis GV70 vs VinFast VF8 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$450
- GV70: 8.5 cu ft more cargo, 15.7 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- VF8: $658 a year less on energy, 49 hp more.
- VF8 wins 5 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | GV70 | VF8 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,650 | $47,200 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 349 hp | VF8 |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | VF8 |
| MPG or MPGe | 24 mpg | 73 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,600 | $942 | VF8 |
| EV range | N/A | 256 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 56.9 cu ft | 48.4 cu ft | GV70 |
| Cargo, seats up | 28.9 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft | GV70 |
| Rear legroom | 37.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 185.6 in | 187.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.2 in | 76.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,167 lb to 4,519 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 3,968 lb | VF8 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 6.8 in | GV70 |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 10 yr / 125,000 mi | VF8 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| GV70 2.5T AWD $46,200 | VF8 Eco AWD 87.7 kWh $46,000 | $200 |
| VF8 Eco AWD $46,000 | GV70 2.5T AWD $46,200 | $200 |
Cost to run
VF8 costs $4,399 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | GV70 | VF8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,650 | $47,200 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $942 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $5,651 |
| Total, 6 years | $57,250 | $52,851 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: VF8 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | VF8 | 41% |
| Power | VF8 | 14% |
| Space | GV70 | 15% |
| Towing | VF8 | 12% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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