Chery C5 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 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 11 Nov 2026
Chery C5
12 of 27 standard · no option data · 15 no dataFrom
$27,250
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 108kW
- Economy
- 6.9 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 370L
Top CarSorted Score, 74 vs 70
Chery Australia offer: $28,990 drive-away (state not stated), 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
$28,990 Drive-Away + $2,000 Fuel Card
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.
$27,250est. RRP
- no option data for this car
$73,000RRP
- with the Chery C5'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 Urban
$27,250
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 11 Nov 2026
$29,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Chery Australia
About $116 a week in repayments ($29,990 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
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Finance
From ≈$116/wk(≈$501/mo)
Estimate on the Chery C5 at $29,990 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 C5Driva 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 Chery C5 at 5 stars (2022) and the Genesis G70 at 5 stars (2018). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2018). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Chery C5 and 81% for the Genesis G70, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Genesis G70, against 4 on the Chery C5.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery C5 and 10 in the Genesis G70.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 4 of 10 key systems on the Chery C5 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
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 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 Chery C5 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Genesis G70. The Genesis G70 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, 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 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Genesis G70 offers nappa leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Chery C5 and 2-zone in the Genesis G70.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Chery C5 uses a Petrol producing 108kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed dual clutch to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 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 108kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis G70 is 3.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Chery C5 measures 4,351mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 334mm 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 370L in the Chery C5 and 330L in the Genesis G70, giving the Chery C5 a 40L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Genesis G70's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.2 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 Chery C5 costs about $1,967 a year (6.9 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 $997 a year less for the Chery C5.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery C5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis G70). Capped-price servicing: no data (Chery C5), 5 years (Genesis G70).
Where each one leads
The Chery C5: the bigger boot with the seats up (370L against 330L), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,967 a year against $2,964).
The Genesis G70: more power (274kW against 108kW).
The Verdict
Chery C5 scores higher, 74 vs 70
The Chery C5 scores 74 to the Genesis G70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis G70 ahead by 50 points), fuel economy (Chery C5 ahead by 32 points), value (Chery C5 ahead by 25 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery C5 costs about $997 less (6.9 L/100km against 10.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 370L in the Chery C5, 330L in the Genesis G70. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery C5, 5 on the Genesis G70.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$116/wk(≈$501/mo)
Estimate on the Chery C5 at $29,990 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 C5Driva 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 and Genesis G70?
The Chery C5 is the cheapest at $27,250 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis G70 by $45,750.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Chery C5 uses the least fuel at 6.9L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Chery C5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022) and Genesis G70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2018). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2018). 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 Chery C5 has the largest boot at 370L 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 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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