Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Land Rover Defender OCTA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender OCTA a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Defender OCTA gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with head-up display, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Land Rover Defender OCTA. The Land Rover Defender OCTA counters with Meridian audio and ambient lighting. 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 Land Rover Defender OCTA offers leather.

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 Land Rover Defender OCTA responds with a 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid making 467kW and 750Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA has the clear power advantage at 467kW vs 360kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender OCTA is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 98mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender OCTA at 4,813mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender OCTA generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender OCTA leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg 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 Electrified GV70's turning circle is 1.3 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.8 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 fuel for the Land Rover Defender OCTA about $3,734 a year (13.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender OCTA). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), no data (Land Rover Defender OCTA).

Where each one leads

The Genesis Electrified GV70: the lower starting price ($132,800 against $304,500).

The Land Rover Defender OCTA: more power (467kW against 360kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Verdict

Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 55

The Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 71 to the Land Rover Defender OCTA's 55 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 29 points), value (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 22 points).

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