2026–27 Genesis GV60 vs Kia EV6: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the EV6 — it leads our weighted scorecard 4.5–1 across 4 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($37,900 vs $46,250) and better fuel economy (115 MPGe vs 110 MPGe best EPA combined). Choose the GV60 if you want the most power (600 hp vs 320 hp).
Scorecard: GV60 1 pts · EV6 4.5 pts across 4 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 GV60 | 2026 EV6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $46,250 | $37,900 | EV6 |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 110 MPGe | 115 MPGe | EV6 |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 600 hp | 320 hp | GV60 |
| Max towing (1) | 2,000 lb | 2,700 lb | EV6 |
| Standard seats (1) | 5 | — | No data |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 9 | — | No data |
| Weighted points | 1 | 4.5 | EV6 |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: the EV6 — 115 MPGe vs 110 MPGe (best EPA combined).
- Budget. Tight budgets: the EV6 — $37,900 vs $46,250 (starting MSRP).
- Towing. Towing: the EV6 — 2,700 lb vs 2,000 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
The GV60 starts at $46,250 and tops out at $69,950; the EV6 runs $37,900 to $48,700 (manufacturer MSRP, before destination).
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- GV60: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- EV6: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 GV60 | 2026 EV6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $46,250 | $37,900 |
| Top-trim MSRP | $69,950 | $48,700 |
| Horsepower | 225–600 hp | 167–320 hp |
| Max torque | 546 lb-ft | 446 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 78–110 MPGe | 83–115 MPGe |
| Electric range (best) | 306 mi | 319 mi |
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 2,700 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 5 / 5 | — / 5 |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Shop both
- See 246 new 2027 Genesis GV60s for sale →Median listed price $60,030 · updated Nov 7, 2026
- See new 2026 Kia EV6s for sale →
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FAQ
Is the GV60 better than the EV6?
On our data, no — the EV6 comes out ahead. Our pick: the EV6 — it leads our weighted scorecard 4.5–1 across 4 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($37,900 vs $46,250) and better fuel economy (115 MPGe vs 110 MPGe best EPA combined). Choose the GV60 if you want the most power (600 hp vs 320 hp).
Which is more reliable, the GV60 or the EV6?
We only rank reliability by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold, and that rate isn't available for both models yet.
Which holds its value better, the GV60 or the EV6?
We don't have a 5-year retention figure for both models.
Which is cheaper, the GV60 or the EV6?
The EV6 starts lower: $37,900 vs $46,250 starting MSRP (before destination).
Which has better gas mileage, the GV60 or the EV6?
The EV6: up to 115 MPGe combined vs 110 MPGe for the GV60 (best EPA rating across each lineup).
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2026–27 Genesis GV60 vs Kia EV6: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/genesis-gv60-vs-kia-ev6, updated November 8, 2026.