Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Volvo XC90

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC90 a rating. 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 XC90 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with ventilated seats, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 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 XC90 offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 4-zone in the Volvo XC90.

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 XC90 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 3.3s quicker. 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, 238mm shorter than the Volvo XC90 at 4,953mm (2,984mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 301L in the Volvo XC90, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 202L advantage. The Volvo XC90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volvo XC90 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 600kg 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 0.5 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.0 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 Volvo XC90 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC90). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), 5 years (Volvo XC90).

Where each one leads

The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 183kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (503L against 301L).

The Volvo XC90: the lower starting price ($97,990 against $132,800) and the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 1,800kg).

The Verdict

Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 67

The Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 71 to the Volvo XC90's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 40 points), safety (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 25 points). Boot space with the seats up: 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, 301L in the Volvo XC90.

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