Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Porsche Macan

The Genesis Electrified GV70 starts from $132,800 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Macan opens at $129,800. That makes the Porsche Macan the more affordable entry point by $3,000.

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 $142,780 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Genesis Electrified GV70 and Porsche Macan hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Porsche Macan packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Genesis Electrified GV70.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The Genesis Electrified GV70 adds a 360-degree camera that the Porsche Macan misses.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with BOSE 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 Porsche Macan offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 2-zone in the Porsche Macan.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 uses a Electric Motor producing 360kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.2 seconds.

The Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 265kW and 563Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 265kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77.4kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan). DC fast charging peaks at 240kW (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 69mm shorter than the Porsche Macan at 4,784mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 510L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Porsche Macan a 7L advantage.

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 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Macan). The Genesis Electrified GV70 has longer coverage.