Compare the2026 Genesis G80VS 2026 Toyota Crown

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The G80’s optional pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Crown doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

Both the G80 and Crown have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The G80 has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Crown’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

The G80 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Crown doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Genesis G80 achieved a “Acceptable” rating - the second highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Toyota Crown has not been tested.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the G80 has standard Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist with automatic braking, systems which detect vehicles approaching from the sides and can automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision. Only the Crown Limited/Platinum/Nightshade offers Parking Support Brake.

Both the G80 and the Crown have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Genesis G80 is safer than the Toyota Crown:

	G80	Crown
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	28%	36.5%
Neck Stress	227 lbs.	248 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	137	179
Leg Forces (l/r)	28/23 lbs.	457/490 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Genesis G80 is safer than the Toyota Crown:

	G80	Crown
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Movement	.7 inches	.7 inches
Hip Force	290 lbs.	344 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	94	157
Spine Acceleration	24 G’s	54 G’s
Hip Force	242 lbs.	582 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	13 inches	13 inches
HIC	198	293
Spine Acceleration	34 G’s	36 G’s
Hip Force	676 lbs.	704 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Genesis G80 is safer than the Crown:

	G80	Crown
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Neck Compression	-89 lbs.	89 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Torso Max Deflection	1.06 in	1.54 in
Pelvis	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Pelvis Force	892 lbs.	1071 lbs.
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	34	220
Neck Compression	-89 lbs.	89 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.71 in	1.02 in
Torso Max Deflection	.79 in	1.46 in
Torso Deflection Rate	4 MPH	8 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	379 lbs.	759 lbs.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the G80, with its five-star roll-over rating, is 1.2% less likely to roll over than the Crown, which received a four-star rating.

Warranty

The G80 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The Crown’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the G80 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Toyota covers the Crown. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Crown ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The G80’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Crown’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Genesis pays for scheduled maintenance on the G80 for 1 year and 11000 miles longer than Toyota pays for maintenance for the Crown (3/36,000 vs. 2/25000).

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates rated the G80 third among upper midsize premium cars in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The Crown isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis above average in initial quality. With 17 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated below average.

Engine

The G80 2.5T’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 64 more horsepower (300 vs. 236) than the Crown’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The G80 3.5T’s standard 3.5 turbo V6 produces 35 more horsepower (375 vs. 340) than the Crown Platinum’s standard 2.4 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the G80 2.5T 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder is faster than the Toyota Crown 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid:

	G80	Crown
Zero to 60 MPH	5.7 sec	7.2 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	14.1 sec	18.7 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	6.6 sec	7.7 sec
Quarter Mile	14.1 sec	15.5 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	100 MPH	91 MPH
Top Speed	145 MPH	116 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

Both the G80 and Crown have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. The G80 has a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily.

The G80 3.5T’s standard fuel tank has 4.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Crown (19.3 vs. 14.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The G80 2.5T’s standard fuel tank has 7.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the Crown (21.9 vs. 14.5 gallons).

Transmission

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Genesis G80, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a six-speed automatic is available for the Crown.

The G80’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Crown doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the G80’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Crown:

	G80 2.5T	G80 3.5T	Crown
Front Rotors	13.6 inches	14.2 inches	12.9 inches
Rear Rotors	12.8 inches	13.6 inches	12.5 inches

The G80 3.5T’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Crown are solid, not vented.

The G80 stops much shorter than the Crown:

	G80	Crown
70 to 0 MPH	160 feet	191 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	116 feet	127 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	134 feet	146 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the G80 has larger standard tires than the Crown (245/50R18 vs. 225/55R19). The G80 Advanced/Sport/2.5T Sport Prestige’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Crown (F:245/45R19 & R:275/40R19 vs. 225/55R19).

The G80 2.5T’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Crown XLE/Limited’s standard 55 series tires. The G80 Sport Prestige’s 245/40R20 front and 275/35R20 rear tires have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile than the Crown’s optional 45 series tires.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the G80’s wheelbase is 6.3 inches longer than on the Crown (118.5 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the G80 is 1.1 inches wider in the front and 1.5 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Crown.

The G80 handles at .91 G’s, while the Crown Limited pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The G80 3.5T Sport Prestige executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2 seconds quicker than the Crown Platinum (25.5 seconds @ .75 average G’s vs. 27.5 seconds @ .61 average G’s).

Chassis

The front grille of the G80 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Crown doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the G80 is quieter than the Crown Limited (66 vs. 67 dB).

Passenger Space

The G80 has 2.9 inches more front headroom, .1 inches more front legroom, 1.2 inches more front shoulder room, .7 inches more rear headroom and 2 inches more rear shoulder room than the Crown.

Cargo Capacity

A low lift-over trunk design makes loading and unloading the G80 easier. The G80’s trunk lift-over height is 28.8 inches, while the Crown’s liftover is 30.3 inches.

To allow full utilization of available cargo room, the G80’s trunk lid uses concealed beam hinges that don’t intrude into the trunk. Its intrusive beam hinge reduces the Crown’s useful trunk space.

Servicing Ease

The G80 uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Crown uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The engine in the G80 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Crown. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

The G80’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the Crown.

The G80’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Crown’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

Consumer Reports rated the G80’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the Crown’s headlights, which were rated “Good.”

A power rear sunshade and manual rear side window sunshades are standard in the G80 Advanced/Sport Prestige/3.5T to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Crown doesn’t offer a rear or rear side window sunshades.

The G80’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Crown has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The G80 Sport Prestige/3.5T has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Crown.

The G80 Sport Prestige’s Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Crown Platinum’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Genesis G80 and the Toyota Crown, based on reliability, safety and performance.

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