Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Land Rover Discovery

The Genesis Electrified GV70 starts from $132,800 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Discovery opens at $116,006. That makes the Land Rover Discovery the more affordable entry point by $16,794.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $146,080 and $127,607 respectively.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Discovery 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, ventilated seats, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Land Rover Discovery. The Land Rover Discovery counters with Meridian audio. 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 Discovery offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 2-zone in the Land Rover Discovery.

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 Discovery responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 257kW and 700Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.3 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 257kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 241mm shorter than the Land Rover Discovery at 4,956mm (2,923mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Discovery generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 258L in the Land Rover Discovery, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 245L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1678L vs 2391L. The Land Rover Discovery seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Discovery leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Discovery). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Land Rover Discovery).