2021 Genesis GV80 3.0D v Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-Line comparison
Volkswagen and Genesis have both crafted appealing alternatives to the large SUVs on offer from major luxury carmakers, but one has the edge.
Genesis GV80 vs Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Genesis GV80
Volkswagen Touareg
2024 Genesis
GV80
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
80L
704 to 952 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$90,476 - $140,500
$86,790 - $129,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
Colours Available
Matte paint is a $2000 option.
The following gloss finishes are available:
- Uyuni White
- Savile Silver
- Himalayan Grey
- Vik Black
- Cardiff Green
- Adriatic Blue
- Barossa Burgundy
The matte finishes comprise:
- Matterhorn White
- Melbourne Grey
- Brunswick Green
There are five interior colourways available, each with a choice of open pore wood trims:
- Obsidian Black, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Vanilla Beige, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Urban Brown, with Olive Ash or Birch
- Dune Beige, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
- Smoky Green, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
Comparison
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DUAL DIRECT MPFI, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2497 - 3470 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.5L, 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 204kW - 279kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 5800 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 422Nm - 588Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1650 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
