Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Volkswagen Tayron

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Volkswagen Tayron at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2025). 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 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron, 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 8 on the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-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, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with 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 Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth.

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 110kW. 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, 77mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis Electrified GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 158L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1678L vs 1905L. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 0kg 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 0.6 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), no data (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (503L against 345L).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $132,800).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 71

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Genesis Electrified GV70's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 51 points), value (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 21 points), technology (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 15 points). Boot space with the seats up: 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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