BMW X1 vs Genesis Electrified GV70
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
BMW X1 scores higher, 75 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 28 Aug 2026, price 24 Sep 2026
BMW X1
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$61,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 115kW
- Economy
- 6.5 L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 540L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 71
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Genesis Electrified GV70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 360kW
- Energy use
- 20 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 503L
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$61,800RRP
- no option data for this car
$132,800RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BMW X1 sDrive18i
$61,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $263 a week in repayments ($61,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Genesis Electrified GV70 Signature Performance AWD
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $591 a week in repayments ($132,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The BMW X1 starts $71,000 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$263/wk(≈$1,138/mo)
Estimate on the BMW X1 at $61,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW X1Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the BMW X1 at 5 stars (2022) and the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the BMW X1 and 89% for the Genesis Electrified GV70, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Genesis Electrified GV70, against 5 on the BMW X1.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW X1 and 8 in the Genesis Electrified GV70.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the BMW X1 and 10 on the Genesis Electrified GV70.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BMW X1
- REC-006553 · published 4 Mar 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may develop an internal coolant leak.Year range on the notice: 2010 - 2022
- REC-006090 · published 2 Oct 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, a component of the brake booster system may have been incorrectly welded and could break.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- REC-006063 · published 30 Aug 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, liquid may enter the electrical water pump connectors.Year range on the notice: 2011 - 2018
- 5 more on the model page.
Genesis Electrified GV70
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
74kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 350kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 350kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BMW X1 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Genesis Electrified GV70 gets a 14.5-inch display and 27-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW X1 stands out with Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Genesis Electrified GV70. The Genesis Electrified GV70 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BMW X1 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Genesis Electrified GV70 offers nappa leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the BMW X1 and 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW X1 uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 responds with a Electric Motor making 360kW and 700Nm, paired to a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 115kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 4.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The BMW X1 measures 4,500mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 215mm shorter than the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 4,715mm (2,875mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis Electrified GV70 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 540L in the BMW X1 and 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, giving the BMW X1 a 37L advantage.
For towing, the Genesis Electrified GV70 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,700kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the BMW X1's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.3 m against 11.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the BMW X1 costs about $1,853 a year (6.5 L/100km) and electricity for the Genesis Electrified GV70 about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X1) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70). Capped-price servicing: no data (BMW X1), 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70).
Where each one leads
The BMW X1: the lower starting price ($61,800 against $132,800) and the bigger boot with the seats up (540L against 503L).
The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 115kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,700kg).
The Verdict
BMW X1 scores higher, 75 vs 71
The BMW X1 scores 75 to the Genesis Electrified GV70's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 52 points), value (BMW X1 ahead by 21 points). Boot space with the seats up: 540L in the BMW X1, 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$263/wk(≈$1,138/mo)
Estimate on the BMW X1 at $61,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW X1Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BMW X1 and Genesis Electrified GV70?
The BMW X1 is the cheapest at $61,800 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis Electrified GV70 by $71,000.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
BMW X1 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022) and Genesis Electrified GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW X1 has the largest boot at 540L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 makes the most power at 360kW. The Genesis Electrified GV70 is quickest to 100km/h in 4.4s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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