Compare the2026 Genesis GV80VS 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

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The GV80’s optional pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Santa Fe doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The GV80 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 Santa Fe doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The GV80 offers an optional Multi-Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Santa Fe doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the GV80 and the Santa Fe have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, 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, available all wheel drive and 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 GV80 is safer than the Hyundai Santa Fe:

	GV80	Santa Fe
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	328	460
Neck Injury Risk	24.1%	28%
Neck Stress	157 lbs.	273 lbs.
Neck Compression	25 lbs.	33 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	254/334 lbs.	290/423 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	263	369
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.6 inches
Neck Compression	65 lbs.	140 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	388/497 lbs.	726/652 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 GV80 is safer than the Hyundai Santa Fe:

	GV80	Santa Fe
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	20 G’s	32 G’s
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	14 inches	16 inches

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 GV80 is safer than the Santa Fe:

	GV80	Santa Fe
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	67	89
Neck Tension	178 lbs.	223 lbs.
Neck Compression	-45 lbs.	-22 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	.39 in	.87 in
Torso Max Deflection	.75 in	1.34 in
Pelvis	GOOD	MARGINAL
Pelvis Force	669 lbs.	1227 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	49	64
Neck Tension	89 lbs.	112 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Torso Max Deflection	.67 in	1.14 in
Torso Deflection Rate	3 MPH	5 MPH
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the GV80 is .5% to 3% less likely to roll over than the Santa Fe.

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Genesis pays for scheduled maintenance on the GV80 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Genesis will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Hyundai doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Santa Fe.

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J.D. Power and Associates rated the GV80 second among upper midsize premium suvs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The Santa Fe isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are more reliable than Hyundai With 9 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Genesis higher than Hyundai.

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The GV80 2.5T’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 23 more horsepower (300 vs. 277) than the Santa Fe’s 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder. The GV80 3.5T’s standard 3.5 turbo V6 produces 98 more horsepower (375 vs. 277) and 80 lbs.-ft. more torque (391 vs. 311) than the Santa Fe’s 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Genesis GV80 is faster than the Hyundai Santa Fe:

	GV80 2.5T	GV80 3.5T	Santa Fe
Zero to 30 MPH	2.3 sec	n/a	3 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	6.4 sec	5.2 sec	7.4 sec
Zero to 80 MPH	10.7 sec	n/a	12 sec
Passing 45 to 65 MPH	3.3 sec	n/a	3.4 sec
Quarter Mile	14.9 sec	13.8 sec	15.8 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	94.3 MPH	101.1 MPH	92.5 MPH

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The GV80 has 3.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the Santa Fe (21.1 vs. 17.7 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

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For better stopping power the GV80’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Santa Fe:

	GV80 2.5T	GV80 3.5T	Santa Fe
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	14.9 inches	12.8 inches
Rear Rotors	14.2 inches	14.2 inches	12.8 inches

The GV80’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Santa Fe are solid, not vented.

The GV80 stops much shorter than the Santa Fe:

	GV80	Santa Fe
70 to 0 MPH	163 feet	167 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	112 feet	125 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	139 feet	142 feet	Consumer Reports

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For better traction, the GV80 has larger tires than the Santa Fe (265/40R22 vs. 235/60R18). The GV80 PRESTIGE’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Santa Fe (265/40R22 vs. 255/45R20).

The GV80’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Santa Fe SE/SEL’s standard 60 series tires. The GV80 PRESTIGE’s tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Santa Fe Limited’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GV80 has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Santa Fe SE/SEL. The GV80 PRESTIGE’s 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels on the Santa Fe Calligraphy.

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The GV80 offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Santa Fe’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The GV80 PRESTIGE/3.5T has a standard automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Santa Fe doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GV80’s wheelbase is 5.5 inches longer than on the Santa Fe (116.3 inches vs. 110.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the GV80 is 1.3 inches wider in the front and 1.5 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Santa Fe.

The GV80 PRESTIGE AWD handles at .86 G’s, while the Santa Fe Calligraphy HTRAC AWD pulls only .84 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the GV80 has a 1.1 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Santa Fe (8.1 vs. 7 inches), allowing the GV80 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

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The GV80 PRESTIGE uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Santa Fe doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the GV80 PRESTIGE AWD is quieter than the Santa Fe Calligraphy HTRAC AWD:

	GV80	Santa Fe
70 MPH Cruising	64 dB	68 dB

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The GV80 has 1.1 inches more front shoulder room, .2 inches more rear shoulder room and .3 inches more third row legroom than the Santa Fe.

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Both the GV80 and the Santa Fe have standard second row automatic folding seats. The GV80 ADVANCED/PRESTIGE’s third row seats also fold up or down at the press of a button. The Santa Fe doesn’t offer automatic folding third row seats.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the GV80. The Santa Fe doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

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The GV80’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Santa Fe’s (6000 vs. 3500 pounds).

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The engine in the GV80 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Santa Fe. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the GV80 to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for oil changes, based on actual driving conditions. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Hyundai doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Santa Fe.

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The GV80’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Santa Fe’s standard passenger windows don’t open or close automatically.

If the windows are left open on the GV80 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Santa Fe can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The GV80’s standard Proximity Key allows you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Proximity Key standard on the Santa Fe doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The GV80’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 Santa Fe’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The GV80’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 Santa Fe offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Genesis GV80 has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are only offered on the Santa Fe Limited/Calligraphy.

The GV80 ADVANCED/PRESTIGE has standard front air conditioned seats and the GV80 3.5T PRESTIGE also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Santa Fe doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

The GV80 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 Santa Fe.

The GV80 has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the Santa Fe SEL/XRT/Limited/Calligraphy.

The Genesis GV80 has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the rear view mirror. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Hyundai charges extra for Homelink® on the Santa Fe.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Genesis GV80 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the Santa Fe SEL/XRT/Limited/Calligraphy offers wireless charging.

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Consumer Reports® recommends both the Genesis GV80 and the Hyundai Santa Fe, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The GV80 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2021. The Santa Fe has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.