Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Nissan ARIYA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2022). 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 86% for the Nissan ARIYA, 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 7 on the Nissan ARIYA.

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 7 in the Nissan ARIYA.

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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 Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 3.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 462km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

Space & Comfort

The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 120mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis Electrified GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 37L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis Electrified GV70 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,050kg 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); both turn in a 11.5 m circle, 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 Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $72 a year less for the Nissan ARIYA.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (503L against 466L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 750kg).

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $132,800) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($888 a year against $960).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 71

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the Genesis Electrified GV70's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 46 points), value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 25 points), energy efficiency (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Nissan ARIYA costs about $72 less (18.5 kWh/100km against 20 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, 466L in the Nissan ARIYA.

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