Porsche Cayenne vs Genesis GV80

The Porsche Cayenne starts from $138,800 before on-road costs, while the Genesis GV80 opens at $132,000. That makes the Genesis GV80 the more affordable entry point by $6,800.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $152,680 and $145,200 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Porsche Cayenne by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Porsche Cayenne features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.6-inch digital dash, while the Genesis GV80 gets a 14.5-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Cayenne stands out with Apple CarPlay and BOSE audio that you will not find on the Genesis GV80. The Genesis GV80 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Porsche Cayenne gets leather upholstery while the Genesis GV80 offers nappa leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne and 3-zone in the Genesis GV80.

The Porsche Cayenne uses a Petrol producing 260kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6 seconds.

The Genesis GV80 responds with a Petrol making 279kW and 530Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

The Genesis GV80 has the clear power advantage at 279kW vs 260kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis GV80 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Porsche Cayenne measures 4,930mm long on a 2,895mm wheelbase, 10mm shorter than the Genesis GV80 at 4,940mm (2,955mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 698L in the Porsche Cayenne and 735L in the Genesis GV80, giving the Genesis GV80 a 37L advantage. The Genesis GV80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,722kg. That 778kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,964/year for the Porsche Cayenne and $3,335/year for the Genesis GV80. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the Porsche Cayenne.

Estimated annual total: $2,964 (Porsche Cayenne) vs $3,335 (Genesis GV80). The Porsche Cayenne saves you roughly $371 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Cayenne) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis GV80). The Genesis GV80 has longer coverage.