Genesis G70 vs Toyota Camry

The Genesis G70 starts from $73,000 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Camry opens at $39,990. That makes the Toyota Camry the more affordable entry point by $33,010.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $80,300 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Camry by roughly $9,120 in fuel alone.

ANCAP lists the Genesis G70 at 5 stars (2018) and the Toyota Camry at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2018 vs 2024). 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 95% for the Toyota Camry, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Genesis G70 and 8 in the Toyota Camry.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

The Genesis G70 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Camry gets a 8-inch display and 7-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 Toyota Camry. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis G70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Toyota Camry offers cloth.

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 Toyota Camry responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Dual VVT-i Hybrid making 170kW and 221Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.

The Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 274kW vs 170kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis G70 is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis G70 measures 4,685mm long on a 2,835mm wheelbase, 235mm shorter than the Toyota Camry at 4,920mm (2,825mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 330L in the Genesis G70 and 524L in the Toyota Camry, giving the Toyota Camry a 194L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota Camry leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,964/year for the Genesis G70 and $1,140/year for the Toyota Camry. That is a $1,824 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Camry.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis G70) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Camry). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Genesis G70)—.