Genesis G70 vs GWM ORA 5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the GWM ORA 5. 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 G70 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the GWM ORA 5 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis G70 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Lexicon by HARMAN audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the GWM ORA 5. The GWM ORA 5 counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis G70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the GWM ORA 5 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Genesis G70 and 1-zone in the GWM ORA 5.

Drivetrain

The Genesis G70 uses a Petrol producing 274kW and 510Nm of torque, sent through a electronic controlled 8 speed automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.7 seconds.

The GWM ORA 5 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 260Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 274kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis G70 is 3.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis G70 measures 4,685mm long on a 2,835mm wheelbase, 214mm longer than the GWM ORA 5 at 4,471mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 330L in the Genesis G70 and 362L in the GWM ORA 5, giving the GWM ORA 5 a 32L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis G70 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg 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 GWM ORA 5's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 10.9 m against 11.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Genesis G70 costs about $2,964 a year (10.4 L/100km) and electricity for the GWM ORA 5 about $773 a year (16.1 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis G70) and 7 years / Unlimited (GWM ORA 5). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis G70), no data (GWM ORA 5).

Where each one leads

The Genesis G70: more power (274kW against 150kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 750kg).

The GWM ORA 5: the bigger boot with the seats up (362L against 330L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

GWM ORA 5 scores higher, 72 vs 70

The GWM ORA 5 scores 72 to the Genesis G70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis G70 ahead by 42 points), safety (Genesis G70 ahead by 31 points). Boot space with the seats up: 330L in the Genesis G70, 362L in the GWM ORA 5. Warranty: 5 years on the Genesis G70, 7 on the GWM ORA 5.

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