BMW X7 vs Genesis GV70
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 68
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 25 Jun 2026
BMW X7
25 of 27 standard · 1 optional · 1 no dataFrom
$174,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- Diesel
- Power
- 259kW
- Economy
- 8.1 L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 750L
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Genesis GV70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$80,300
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 224kW
- Economy
- 10.3 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 542L
Top CarSorted Score, 70 vs 68
Genesis Australia offer: $79,990 drive-away (state not stated), ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 31 Dec 2026
Maker's terms: While stocks last.
Offer from Genesis Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$174,900RRP
- with the Genesis GV70's standard kit: at least $174,900 (1 option priced only inside packages)
1 added option
- Ventilated Front Seats: priced only inside the Connoisseur Suite (Z2S)
$80,300RRP
- with the BMW X7's standard kit: $80,300 (nothing to add)
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.
Fuel figures here come from different test cycles (BMW X7: WLTP; Genesis GV70: ADR 81/02), so they are not compared like-for-like and no fuel winner is shown.
Price and cost per week
BMW X7 xDrive40d
$174,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $786 a week in repayments ($174,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Genesis GV70 Advanced 2.5T
$80,300
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $348 a week in repayments ($80,300 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Genesis GV70 starts $94,600 lower on RRP.
Matching the Genesis GV70's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the BMW X7, and one is priced only inside a package whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
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 ≈$348/wk(≈$1,509/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis GV70 at $80,300 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 X7Driva 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's published ratings include no record for the BMW X7. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the BMW X7 and 6 on the Genesis 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 X7
- 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-005906 · published 5 Mar 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, signal interference may occur within the electronics of the brake system.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
- REC-000132 · published 10 Jun 2021Due to a manufacturing fault in the hydraulic unit brake booster, panic braking could cause loss of brake power assistance and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without prior warning.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2020
- 1 more on the model page.
Genesis GV70
- REC-006682 · published 24 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pipe connecting fuel rails may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2025
- REC-006332 · published 8 Apr 2025Due to a software issue, the instrument panel cluster may fail to display the visual seat belt warnings, vehicle speed, fuel level, engine status and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006055 · published 12 Aug 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pump impeller may become deformed under certain environmental conditions, interrupting the fuel supply.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 1 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The BMW X7 features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Genesis GV70 gets a 14.5-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW X7 stands out with Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Genesis GV70. The Genesis GV70 counters with ventilated seats and Genesis Audio audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BMW X7 gets vernasca leather upholstery while the Genesis GV70 offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X7 and 2-zone in the Genesis GV70.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW X7 uses a Diesel producing 259kW and 720Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 seconds.
The Genesis GV70 responds with a Petrol making 224kW and 422Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.2 seconds.
The BMW X7 has the clear power advantage at 259kW vs 224kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW X7 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The BMW X7 measures 5,181mm long on a 3,105mm wheelbase, 466mm longer than the Genesis GV70 at 4,715mm (2,875mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X7 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 750L in the BMW X7 and 542L in the Genesis GV70, giving the BMW X7 a 208L advantage. The BMW X7 seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the BMW X7 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 1,300kg 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 Genesis GV70's turning circle is 1.6 m tighter, 11.5 m against 13.1 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 X7 costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km) and fuel for the Genesis GV70 about $2,936 a year (10.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X7) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70). Capped-price servicing: no data (BMW X7), 5 years (Genesis GV70).
Where each one leads
The BMW X7: more power (259kW against 224kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (750L against 542L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,200kg).
The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $174,900).
The Verdict
Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 68
The Genesis GV70 scores 70 to the BMW X7's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Genesis GV70 ahead by 27 points), practicality (BMW X7 ahead by 27 points). Boot space with the seats up: 750L in the BMW X7, 542L in the Genesis GV70.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$348/wk(≈$1,509/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis GV70 at $80,300 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 X7Driva 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 X7 and Genesis GV70?
The Genesis GV70 is the cheapest at $80,300 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW X7 by $94,600.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for BMW X7, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW X7 has the largest boot at 750L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The BMW X7 has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW X7 makes the most power at 259kW. The BMW X7 is quickest to 100km/h in 5.9s.
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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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