Genesis G70 vs Toyota Camry

The Genesis G70 starts from $59,000 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Camry opens at $39,990. That makes the Toyota Camry the more affordable entry point by $19,010.

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 $64,900 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Camry by roughly $7,125 in fuel alone.

Both the Genesis G70 and Toyota Camry hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Genesis G70 and 95% for the Toyota Camry.

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

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 8 in the Toyota Camry.

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 wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate, Lexicon 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 179kW and 353Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.4 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 179kW vs 170kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis G70 is 1.7s 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 $2,565/year for the Genesis G70 and $1,140/year for the Toyota Camry. That is a $1,425 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.