Chery C5 Hybrid vs Genesis G70
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Chery C5 Hybrid scores higher, 74 vs 70
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Aug 2026, price 8 Sep 2026
Chery C5 Hybrid
17 of 27 standard · no option data · 10 no dataFrom
$29,100
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol I4 Turbo + HEV
- Power
- 165kW
- Economy
- 4.9 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 300L
Top CarSorted Score, 74 vs 70
Chery Australia offer: 0.7% finance, ends 21 Dec 2026. Terms
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Genesis G70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$73,000
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 274kW
- Economy
- 10.4 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2018
- Boot (seats up)
- 330L
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 21 Dec 2026
Manufacturer's terms: Offer ends | 21 December 2026
Offer from Chery Australia, checked 9 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
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$29,100est. RRP
- no option data for this car
$73,000RRP
- with the Chery C5 Hybrid's standard kit: $73,000 (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.
Price and cost per week
Chery C5 Hybrid Urban
$29,100
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 8 Sept 2026
$31,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Chery Australia
About $125 a week in repayments ($31,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Genesis G70 Luxury 3.3T
$73,000
RRP, before on-road costs
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $315 a week in repayments ($73,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
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
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the Chery C5 Hybrid at $31,990 drive-away; 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 Chery C5 HybridDriva 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 record does not give the Chery C5 Hybrid a rating. 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 6 of 10 key systems on the Chery C5 Hybrid and 7 on the Genesis G70.
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
Chery C5 Hybrid
None open on our record
Genesis G70
- REC-006245 · published 17 Jan 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel control valve in the high-Pressure fuel pump could allow excess fuel to enter the pump.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2023
- REC-006067 · published 30 Aug 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the sealing of the starter motor may be insufficient allowing moisture to enter into the unit.Year range on the notice: 2016 - 2018
- REC-006049 · published 6 Aug 2024The left-hand turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate due to heat from the exhaust manifold.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2021
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Chery C5 Hybrid features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Genesis G70 gets a 10.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Genesis G70 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Lexicon by HARMAN audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Chery C5 Hybrid gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Genesis G70 offers nappa leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Chery C5 Hybrid uses a Petrol I4 Turbo + HEV producing 165kW and 295Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (dht) to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds.
The Genesis G70 responds with a Petrol making 274kW and 510Nm, paired to a electronic controlled 8 speed automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds.
The Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 274kW vs 165kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis G70 is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Chery C5 Hybrid measures 4,435mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 250mm shorter than the Genesis G70 at 4,685mm (2,835mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 300L in the Chery C5 Hybrid and 330L in the Genesis G70, giving the Genesis G70 a 30L advantage.
For towing, the Genesis G70 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Genesis G70 turns in a 11.0 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Chery C5 Hybrid's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery C5 Hybrid costs about $1,397 a year (4.9 L/100km) and fuel for the Genesis G70 about $2,964 a year (10.4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,567 a year less for the Chery C5 Hybrid.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery C5 Hybrid) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis G70). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery C5 Hybrid), 5 years (Genesis G70).
Where each one leads
The Chery C5 Hybrid: the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,397 a year against $2,964).
The Genesis G70: more power (274kW against 165kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (330L against 300L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 750kg).
The Verdict
Chery C5 Hybrid scores higher, 74 vs 70
The Chery C5 Hybrid scores 74 to the Genesis G70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Chery C5 Hybrid ahead by 50 points), performance (Genesis G70 ahead by 35 points), safety (Genesis G70 ahead by 31 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery C5 Hybrid costs about $1,567 less (4.9 L/100km against 10.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 7 years on the Chery C5 Hybrid, 5 on the Genesis G70.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the Chery C5 Hybrid at $31,990 drive-away; 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 Chery C5 HybridDriva 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, Chery C5 Hybrid and Genesis G70?
The Chery C5 Hybrid is the cheapest at $29,100 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis G70 by $43,900.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Chery C5 Hybrid uses the least fuel at 4.9L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis G70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2018). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Chery C5 Hybrid, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Genesis G70 has the largest boot at 330L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Genesis G70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Chery C5 Hybrid has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Genesis G70 makes the most power at 274kW. The Genesis G70 is quickest to 100km/h in 4.7s.
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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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