Compare the2026 Land Rover Range Rover VelarVS 2026 Genesis GV80

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Range Rover Velar. But it costs extra on the GV80.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Genesis GV80 does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Range Rover Velar and the GV80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, 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 and driver alert monitors.

The battery on the Range Rover Velar is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Range Rover Velar’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The GV80’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

The Range Rover Velar’s optional 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 20 more horsepower (395 vs. 375) and 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (406 vs. 391) than the GV80 3.5T’s standard 3.5 turbo V6.

On the EPA test cycle the Range Rover Velar gets better mileage than the GV80:

Regenerative brakes improve the Range Rover Velar’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The GV80 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Land Rover Range Rover Velar higher (6 out of 10) than the Genesis GV80 (5 to 6). This means the Range Rover Velar produces up to 6.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the GV80 every 15,000 miles.

The Range Rover Velar stops shorter than the GV80:

The Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE handles at .84 G’s, while the GV80 ADVANCED AWD pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the GV80 AWD (26.2 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Range Rover Velar has a greater minimum ground clearance than the GV80 (8.4 vs. 8.1 inches), allowing the Range Rover Velar to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Range Rover Velar w/Air Suspension’s minimum ground clearance is 1.8 inches higher than on the GV80 (9.9 vs. 8.1 inches).

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 600 to 900 pounds less than the Genesis GV80.

The Range Rover Velar is 5.6 inches shorter than the GV80, making the Range Rover Velar easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Range Rover Velar has a much larger cargo volume than the GV80 with its rear seat up (30.9 vs. 11.6 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Range Rover Velar easier. The Range Rover Velar’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 29.7 inches, while the GV80’s liftover is 31.7 inches.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) on the Range Rover Velar uses the Dynamic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV80 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

On a hot day the Range Rover Velar’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the GV80 can’t use the remote to operate the windows.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the Range Rover Velar to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The GV80 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

Consumer Reports rated the Range Rover Velar’s headlight performance “Good,” a higher rating than the GV80’s headlights, which were rated “Fair.”

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Range Rover Velar offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The GV80 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The Range Rover Velar has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the GV80 SELECT/ADVANCED/PRESTIGE.