Genesis GV80 vs Toyota Sequoia: Specs Compared
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The Genesis GV80 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Toyota Sequoia, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $500 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Genesis GV80 leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2021–2027
Genesis GV80
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 21 configurations
2015–2026
Toyota Sequoia
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 30 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Genesis GV80 | Toyota Sequoia |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 23 mpg ✓ | 22 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 26 mpg ✓ | 24 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,300 | $2,800 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 394 g/mi ✓ | 395 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI & PFI | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, 5.7, FFV |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Regular, Premium, Gasoline or E85 |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2021–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 21 | 30 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Genesis GV80 vs Toyota Sequoia dimensions and size
The Toyota Sequoia is 13.4 inches longer than the Genesis GV80 on a wheelbase 5.5 inches longer, and 1,047.2 lbs heavier. At over 200 inches, the larger of the two is past the comfortable limit of a standard 192-inch single garage bay once you allow walking room.
| Dimension | Genesis GV80 (2026) | Toyota Sequoia (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 208.3 in | 13.4 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 77.6 in | 79.5 in | 2 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 74.4 in | 7.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 122 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 5,104 lbs | 6,151 lbs | 1,047 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 GV80 vs Toyota Sequoia: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Toyota Sequoia burns about $2,800 of fuel annually against $3,300 for the Genesis GV80. That $500 yearly gap compounds to roughly $2,500 over five years and $4,000 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 versus highway split: the Toyota Sequoia is the stronger commuter at 21 mpg city, while the Genesis GV80 pulls ahead on the interstate at 26 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Powertrain choice: the Genesis GV80 is recorded with 2 distinct engine configurations (SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI & PFI), the Toyota Sequoia with 3 (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, 5.7, FFV). Across 21 recorded Genesis GV80 configurations and 30 for the Toyota Sequoia, 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 GV80 is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, the Toyota Sequoia with Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-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 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Tailpipe emissions: at their cleanest configurations the Genesis GV80 emits 394 g/mile of CO2 versus 395 g/mile for the Toyota Sequoia. Emissions track fuel consumption almost exactly, so the cleaner vehicle here is also the cheaper one to fuel.
GV80 vs Sequoia: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Genesis GV80 or the Toyota Sequoia?
The Genesis GV80 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Toyota Sequoia, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $500 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Toyota Sequoia runs about $2,800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,300 for the Genesis GV80 — a difference of roughly $500 per year.
What engines do the GV80 and Sequoia offer?
Genesis GV80: SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI & PFI. Toyota Sequoia: SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, 5.7, FFV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Genesis GV80 and the Toyota Sequoia as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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