Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Volvo EX60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. 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 Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with Bowers & Wilkins 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 Volvo EX60 offers nordico.

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 Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 275kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), 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: 84kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 83kWh (Volvo EX60), giving WLTP ranges of 462km and 610km.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 88mm shorter than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 20L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg 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 Volvo EX60's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.5 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 electricity for the Volvo EX60 about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $245 a year less for the Volvo EX60.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), no data (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 275kW).

The Volvo EX60: the lower starting price ($86,990 against $132,800), the bigger boot with the seats up (523L against 503L), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($715 a year against $960).

The Verdict

Level at 71: here's what splits them

The Genesis Electrified GV70 and Volvo EX60 are level on the CarSorted Score at 71 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: energy efficiency (Volvo EX60 ahead by 34 points), safety (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 33 points), performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 21 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX60 costs about $245 less (14.9 kWh/100km against 20 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh).

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