Genesis G70 vs Honda HR-V

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis G70 at 5 stars (2018) and the Honda HR-V at 4 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2018 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Genesis G70 and 82% for the Honda HR-V, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Genesis G70, against 5 on the Honda HR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Genesis G70 and 6 in the Honda HR-V.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis G70 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Honda HR-V gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis G70 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Lexicon by HARMAN audio — features our data doesn't list for the Honda HR-V. The Honda HR-V counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis G70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Honda HR-V offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Genesis G70 and 1-zone in the Honda HR-V.

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 Honda HR-V responds with a Petrol making 89kW and 145Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels.

The Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 274kW vs 89kW. 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, 340mm longer than the Honda HR-V at 4,345mm (2,610mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 330L in the Genesis G70 and 304L in the Honda HR-V, giving the Genesis G70 a 26L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis G70 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. 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); both turn in a 11.0 m circle, 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 fuel for the Honda HR-V about $1,767 a year (6.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,197 a year less for the Honda HR-V.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis G70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Honda HR-V). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis G70), 5 years (Honda HR-V).

Where each one leads

The Genesis G70: more power (274kW against 89kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (330L against 304L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 1,000kg).

The Honda HR-V: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,767 a year against $2,964).

The Verdict

Honda HR-V scores higher, 74 vs 70

The Honda HR-V scores 74 to the Genesis G70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis G70 ahead by 50 points), fuel economy (Honda HR-V ahead by 38 points), value (Honda HR-V ahead by 22 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Honda HR-V costs about $1,197 less (6.2 L/100km against 10.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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