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BMW X3 vs Genesis GV60

2026 BMW X3 vs 2026 Genesis GV60 — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

BMW X3

2026 BMW X3

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS0 – 4Genesis GV60 wins 4 of 4 categories
Genesis GV60

2026 Genesis GV60

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $2,150 a year less in fuel for the Genesis GV60 (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The BMW X3 is the bigger car, about 10 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Genesis GV60 has had fewer recall campaigns (10 vs 62).

The two cars

The 2026 BMW X3 is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive. It measures about 187 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,176 lb (30 Xdrive 4dr SUV).

The 2026 Genesis GV60 is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 178 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,374 lb (EV 2WD).

Buying used? The 2023 X3 and the 2024 GV60 have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2020 X3.

Basics

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Hybrid
Fuel
EV
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Engines
EV
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

29 MPG
Best combined MPG
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27 city
City / highway MPG (best)
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–
EV range
306 mi
$2,850
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$700

Performance & space

393 hp
Horsepower (most powerful)
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187.4 in
Length
177.6 in
75.6 in
Width
74.4 in
65.4 in
Height
62.2 in
4,176 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,374 lb

Safety & reliability

11
Driver-assist features standard
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2
Recalls (2026)
1
62
Recalls, all years since 2005
10
22
Owner complaints (latest year)
0

Interest

24,272
Wikipedia views, 30 days
3,158

Buying used

2023
Best used year
2024
2020
Year to avoid
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Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →

Which one should you choose?

Choose the BMW X3 if…

  • You want more room (10 in longer)

Choose the Genesis GV60 if…

  • You want an EV with more range (306 miles)
  • You want something easier to park (10 in shorter)
  • You put reliability history first (10 vs 62 recalls since 2005)

Pros & cons of each

2026 BMW X3

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

2026 Genesis GV60

  • Long EV rangeUp to 306 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • AWD / 4WD available

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