The 2025 Genesis GV80 has an eye-catching exterior, a classy cabin, an exemplary warranty, and all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard. We’ve been impressed by its quick reflexes and prodigious acceleration, particularly when equipped with an optional twin-turbocharged V6 engine.
The 2025 Buick Enclave competes in the same midsize luxury SUV segment. It’s all-new this year, with better styling and a more sophisticated interior, yet it has the same attractive pricing, thousands less than many competing models, including the GV80.
Which is the better pick? To find out, we decided to compare them by exploring some of their most notable highlights.
2025 Genesis GV80
The 2025 Genesis GV80 gets a few upgrades this year. It displays a new grille and headlight treatment, while its cabin adds a new 27-inch screen that combines the instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen into a single unit. The GV80 is a true luxury SUV, offering some things the Enclave can’t match like the range-topping Prestige Signature model’s reclining second-row captain’s chairs separated by a center console. Speaking of seating, most GV80 models are configured with a 2-row/5-passenger setup, but a small third row is available.
The base powertrain consists of a 300-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This engine is strong enough to propel the GV80 from a standstill to 60 mph in about six seconds.
A 375-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 coupled to the same automatic gearbox is optional. All-wheel drive is standard with either engine.
Genesis GV80 Highlights
Top marks for safety: Many SUV shoppers will love knowing the Genesis GV80 earned Top Safety Pick+ status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). That’s the highest possible score and it factors in crash tests, child-safety seat LATCH points, headlight effectiveness, and the performance of driver aids like automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.
Class-leading warranty: Another glowing highlight of the Genesis GV80 is its outstanding warranty. A 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty is complemented by 10 years/100,000 miles of powertrain coverage. Also included in the deal is five years of unlimited-mileage roadside assistance, plus three years/36,000 miles worth of free scheduled maintenance.
Highway Driving Assist II: We enjoy how this semi-autonomous driving aid takes some of the stress out of long highway drives. It uses features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping to assist in maintaining road positioning and keeping a safe distance from other vehicles.
Read our Genesis GV80 Expert Review or see 2025 Genesis GV80 models for sale near you.
2025 Buick Enclave
This year, the 2025 Buick Enclave gets a complete makeover with more sophisticated styling, updated content, and improved ride and handling. The previous generation’s V6 is long gone, replaced by a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that delivers more power and better fuel economy.
The Enclave’s cabin retains its reputation for spacious accommodations, although it does lose a bit of cargo room compared with last year’s model. Ample attention paid to soundproofing creates a hushed cabin with excellent marks for head and leg room in all three rows. Never one to skimp, Buick equips the base Preferred trim with a massive 30-inch display screen, heated front seats, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system. The top Avenir touts ventilated and massaging front seats, and every trim can be equipped with GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving assistant.
Buick Enclave Highlights
Available Super Cruise: GM’s hands-free semi-autonomous driving aid removes the worry from long road trips. By the end of 2025, the system will work on over 750,000 highway miles in the U.S. and Canada.
Hands-free help: The Enclave’s standard auto-sense power liftgate makes accessing the spacious cargo bay easy, even if your hands are full. Simply stand behind the Enclave with the key fob on your person, wait a few seconds, and the tailgate automatically rises.
12-speaker Bose Audio: Every great road trip demands great music, and with the Enclave’s standard Bose audio system, great music never sounded so good.
Read our Buick Enclave Expert Review or see 2025 Buick Enclave models for sale near you.
Similarities
The Genesis GV80 and Buick Enclave might compete in the same segment, though these two luxury SUVs go about their business in very different manners. Still, both offer cutting-edge technology, elegantly styled interiors, and attractive pricing.
Pricing
New 2025 Genesis GV80 Prices
New 2025 Buick Enclave Prices
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors.
The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for New 2025 Genesis GV80 vehicles and New 2025 Buick Enclave vehicles in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership.
These prices are updated weekly. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) quoted includes the destination fee, but does not include tax, license, document fees, and options.
Specifications
| 2025 Genesis GV80 | 2025 Buick Enclave | |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | Turbo 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | Turbo 2.5-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 328 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm | 326 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel economy MPG | 19 city/24 highway/21 combined | 20 city/27 highway/23 combined |
| Also Available | Twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 | AWD |
| Specs | ||
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 10 years/100,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | Not rated | 5 stars |
| Max Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 116.3 inches | 120.9 inches |
| Overall Length | 194.5 inches | 207.6 inches |
| Width | 77.8 inches | 79.6 inches |
| Height | 67.5 inches | 70.9 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 39.3 feet | N/A |
| Headroom, Front | 40.2 inches | 42.6 inches |
| Headroom, 2nd Row | 38.4 inches | 39.9 inches |
| Headroom, 3rd Row | 34.3 inches | 38.3 inches |
| Legroom, Front | 41.6 inches | 44.3 inches |
| Legroom, 2nd Row | 38.7 inches | 41.5 inches |
| Legroom, 3rd Row | 30.3 inches | 32.1 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 60.6 inches | 62.2 inches |
| Shoulder Room, 2nd Row | 58.3 inches | 62.1 inches |
| Should Room, 3rd Row | 53.2 inches | 57.8 inches |
| Cargo Volume behind 3rd/2nd/1st row | 11.6/36.5/71.7 cubic feet | 22.9/57.1/97.5 cubic feet |
Conclusion
If you don’t want or need a roomy third row of seats, the Genesis GV80 is the winner in this comparison. It looks and feels slightly more upscale, has sharper driving dynamics, offers a choice of powertrains, and has a better warranty.
That being said, the Buick Enclave is less pricey, has a much roomier cabin with a standard third row, loads more cargo room, and offers Super Cruise regardless of trim. If you regularly have a lot of passengers, they’ll appreciate the extra room in the Enclave.