BMW X2 vs Genesis GV70

The BMW X2 starts from $75,900 before on-road costs, while the Genesis GV70 opens at $76,000. That makes the BMW X2 the more affordable entry point by $100.

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 $83,490 and $83,600 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW X2 by roughly $3,990 in fuel alone.

Both the BMW X2 and Genesis GV70 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW X2 and 8 in the Genesis GV70. The Genesis GV70 adds a 360-degree camera that the BMW X2 misses.

The BMW X2 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen, while the Genesis GV70 gets a 27-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV70 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting that the BMW X2 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BMW X2 lines up producing 150kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 seconds.

The Genesis GV70 lines up making 224kW and 422Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.2 seconds.

The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW X2 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW X2 measures 4,554mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 161mm shorter than the Genesis GV70 at 4,715mm (2,875mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 410L in the BMW X2 and 542L in the Genesis GV70, giving the Genesis GV70 a 132L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,138/year for the BMW X2 and $2,936/year for the Genesis GV70. That is a $798 annual difference in favour of the BMW X2.

Estimated annual total: $2,138 (BMW X2) vs $2,936 (Genesis GV70). The BMW X2 saves you roughly $798 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (BMW X2) vs 5 years (Genesis GV70). Both match on warranty length.