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Genesis GV80 vs Tesla Model Y

2026 Genesis GV80 vs 2026 Tesla Model Y — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Genesis GV80

2026 Genesis GV80

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS4 – 1Genesis GV80 wins 4 of 5 categories
Tesla Model Y

2026 Tesla Model Y

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $3,200 a year less in fuel for the Tesla Model Y (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Genesis GV80 is the bigger car, about 6 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Genesis GV80 has had fewer recall campaigns (9 vs 43).

The two cars

The 2026 Genesis GV80 is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl turbo and 3.5L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 195 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,104 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

The 2026 Tesla Model Y is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 189 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,363 lb.

Buying used? The 2024 GV80 and the 2024 Model Y have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2021 GV80 and the 2023 Model Y.

Basics

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Premium Gasoline, Hybrid
Fuel
EV
2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
Engines
EV
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

22 MPG
Best combined MPG
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20 city
City / highway MPG (best)
–
–
EV range
357 mi
$3,750
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$550

Performance & space

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Seats (most)
5
194.9 in
Length
188.6 in
77.6 in
Width
78 in
67.3 in
Height
63.8 in
4,707 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,363 lb

Safety & reliability

14
Driver-assist features standard
12
1
Recalls (2026)
8
9
Recalls, all years since 2005
43
10
Owner complaints (latest year)
423

Interest

5,156
Wikipedia views, 30 days
33,157

Buying used

2024
Best used year
2024
2021
Year to avoid
2023

Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Genesis GV80 if…

  • You want more room (6 in longer)
  • You want more standard driver-assist tech
  • You put reliability history first (9 vs 43 recalls since 2005)

Choose the Tesla Model Y if…

  • You want an EV with more range (357 miles)
  • You want something easier to park (6 in shorter)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Genesis GV80

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 22 MPG combined, 27% below the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

2026 Tesla Model Y

  • Long EV rangeUp to 357 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • 8 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

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