Genesis GV70 vs Hyundai Nexo: Specs Compared
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The Genesis GV70 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 96 mpg combined versus 68 mpg for the Hyundai Nexo, a 28 mpg advantage.
Across 3 measured categories, the Genesis GV70 leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2022–2027
Genesis GV70
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 22 configurations
2019–2026
Hyundai Nexo
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 16 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Genesis GV70 | Hyundai Nexo |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 96 mpg ✓ | 68 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 103 mpg ✓ | 71 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 88 mpg ✓ | 64 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $800 | Not available |
| Lowest CO2 output | 368 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, 5 mode, with Sport Mode, 5-mode trans (Sport Plus) | PMSM, PEM |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1), Automatic (S8) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity, Premium | Hydrogen |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2022–2027 | 2019–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 22 | 16 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Genesis GV70 vs Hyundai Nexo dimensions and size
The Genesis GV70 is 1.6 inches longer than the Hyundai Nexo on a wheelbase 3.2 inches longer, and 108 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Genesis GV70 (2026) | Hyundai Nexo (2022) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.4 in | 183.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 75.2 in | 73.2 in | 2 in |
| Height | 64.2 in | 64.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 109.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,167 lbs | 4,059 lbs | 108 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 GV70 vs Hyundai Nexo: what the numbers mean
City and highway economy: the Genesis GV70 leads in both cycles — 103 mpg city and 88 mpg highway against 71 and 64 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Powertrain choice: the Genesis GV70 is recorded with 4 distinct engine configurations (SIDI & PFI, 5 mode, with Sport Mode), the Hyundai Nexo with 2 (PMSM, PEM). Across 22 recorded Genesis GV70 configurations and 16 for the Hyundai Nexo, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Genesis GV70 is offered with All-Wheel Drive, the Hyundai Nexo with Front-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 2WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
GV70 vs Nexo: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Genesis GV70 or the Hyundai Nexo?
The Genesis GV70 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 96 mpg combined versus 68 mpg for the Hyundai Nexo, a 28 mpg advantage.
What engines do the GV70 and Nexo offer?
Genesis GV70: SIDI & PFI, 5 mode, with Sport Mode, 5-mode trans (Sport Plus). Hyundai Nexo: PMSM, PEM.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Genesis GV70 as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Hyundai Nexo as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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