Genesis GV60 vs Tesla Model Y: Specs Compared
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The Tesla Model Y is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 138 mpg combined versus 112 mpg for the Genesis GV60, a 26 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Tesla Model Y leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2023–2027
Genesis GV60
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 18 configurations
2020–2026
Tesla Model Y
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 27 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Genesis GV60 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 112 mpg | 138 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 125 mpg | 148 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 101 mpg | 129 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $700 | $550 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2023–2027 | 2020–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 18 | 27 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Genesis GV60 vs Tesla Model Y dimensions and size
The Tesla Model Y is 11 inches longer than the Genesis GV60 on a wheelbase 0.4 inches shorter, and 11 lbs lighter. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Genesis GV60 (2026) | Tesla Model Y (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 188.6 in | 11 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 74.4 in | 78 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 62.2 in | 63.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 113.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,374 lbs | 4,363 lbs | 11 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Genesis GV60 vs Tesla Model Y: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Tesla Model Y burns about $550 of fuel annually against $700 for the Genesis GV60. That $150 yearly gap compounds to roughly $750 over five years and $1,200 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City and highway economy: the Tesla Model Y leads in both cycles — 148 mpg city and 129 mpg highway against 125 and 101 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Drivetrain and class: the Genesis GV60 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, the Tesla Model Y with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
GV60 vs Model Y: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Genesis GV60 or the Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 138 mpg combined versus 112 mpg for the Genesis GV60, a 26 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Tesla Model Y runs about $550 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $700 for the Genesis GV60 — a difference of roughly $150 per year.
What engines do the GV60 and Model Y offer?
Genesis GV60: no engine data on record. Tesla Model Y: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Genesis GV60 and the Tesla Model Y as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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