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
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Volkswagen Touareg
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2025 Genesis
GV80
vs
2025 Volkswagen
Touareg
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Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
80L
936 km
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$129,114 - $135,114
$89,490 - $133,490
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CarExpert's Take
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Best-in-class interior quality, finish
- Super luxury with a bit of fun thrown in
Misses
- Incessant active safety warnings
- No wireless Apple CarPlay... yet
- Feels its weight
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive all-rounder
- Cheaper with more kit
- Isn't too nice to get dirty
Misses
- Servicing is a little pricey
- Fiddly touch-heavy interior
- No third row will deter some
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
Reviews
Very Good
2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T AWD review: Long term introduction
The GV80 Coupe is the sportiest SUV from Genesis, but is enough to buy one? We get behind the wheel for a long-term test to find out.
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Alborz Fallah
Very Good
2025 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI review
The 'base' VW Touareg could well be the new sweet spot, thanks to its strong value and impressively refined drive experience.
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3470 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 279kW | 170kW - 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 530Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
