Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Jeep Avenger
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 68
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 16 Aug 2026, price 24 Sep 2026
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
Top CarSorted Score, 71 vs 68, but the Jeep Avenger is $82,810 cheaper
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Jeep Avenger
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 not offered · 9 no dataFrom
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor
- Power
- 115kW
- Energy use
- 16.4 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★3 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 355L
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$132,800RRP
- no option data for this car
$49,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Blind Spot Monitor, Wireless Phone Charging and Heated Front Seats not offered
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
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.
Jeep Avenger Longitude
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $208 a week in repayments ($49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Jeep Avenger starts $82,810 lower on RRP.
The Jeep Avenger currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Genesis Electrified GV70 does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
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 ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Avenger at $49,990 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
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jeep AvengerDriva 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 Genesis Electrified GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Jeep Avenger at 3 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 79% for the Jeep Avenger, 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 4 on the Jeep Avenger.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 6 in the Jeep Avenger.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 10 of 10 key systems on the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 4 on the Jeep Avenger.
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
Genesis Electrified GV70
None open on our record
Jeep Avenger
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.
How long to charge
54kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Avenger gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Jeep Avenger. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Genesis Electrified GV70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Jeep Avenger offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Genesis Electrified GV70 uses a Electric Motor producing 360kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.
The Jeep Avenger responds with a Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor making 115kW and 260Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 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.
Battery: 84kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 54kWh (Jeep Avenger), giving WLTP ranges of 462km and 396km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 100kW (Jeep Avenger).
Space & Comfort
The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 631mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis Electrified GV70 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 148L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Avenger's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 10.5 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, electricity for the Genesis Electrified GV70 costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Jeep Avenger about $787 a year (16.4 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $173 a year less for the Jeep Avenger.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), 5 years (Jeep Avenger).
Where each one leads
The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 115kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (503L against 355L).
The Jeep Avenger: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $132,800) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($787 a year against $960).
The Verdict
Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 68
The Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 71 to the Jeep Avenger's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 8 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 56 points), safety (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 25 points), value (Jeep Avenger ahead by 25 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jeep Avenger costs about $173 less (16.4 kWh/100km against 20 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, 355L in the Jeep Avenger.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Avenger at $49,990 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
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jeep AvengerDriva 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, Genesis Electrified GV70 and Jeep Avenger?
The Jeep Avenger is the cheapest at $49,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis Electrified GV70 by $82,810.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the most range at 462km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 350kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis Electrified GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021) and Jeep Avenger holds a 3-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.
Which has the most boot space?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the largest boot at 503L with the seats up (1,678L with the seats folded).
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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