Genesis GV60 vs Subaru Forester

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis GV60 at 5 stars (2022) and the Subaru Forester at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis GV60 and 83% for the Subaru Forester, 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: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis GV60 and 9 in the Subaru Forester.

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 GV60 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Forester gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV60 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Subaru Forester. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV60 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Subaru Forester offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis GV60 and 2-zone in the Subaru Forester.

Drivetrain

The Genesis GV60 uses a Electric Motor producing 168kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Subaru Forester responds with a Petrol making 136kW and 247Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels.

The Genesis GV60 has the clear power advantage at 168kW vs 136kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis GV60 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 140mm shorter than the Subaru Forester at 4,655mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 432L in the Genesis GV60 and 496L in the Subaru Forester, giving the Subaru Forester a 64L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Forester leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. 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); the Subaru Forester's turning circle is 1.1 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.9 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 GV60 costs about $864 a year (18 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Subaru Forester about $2,252 a year (7.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV60) and 5 years / Unlimited (Subaru Forester). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV60), 5 years (Subaru Forester).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV60: more power (168kW against 136kW).

The Subaru Forester: the lower starting price ($45,990 against $88,300), the bigger boot with the seats up (496L against 432L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,600kg).

The Verdict

Subaru Forester scores higher, 76 vs 73

The Subaru Forester scores 76 to the Genesis GV60's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Subaru Forester ahead by 9 points), practicality (Subaru Forester ahead by 7 points), performance (Genesis GV60 ahead by 4 points). Boot space with the seats up: 432L in the Genesis GV60, 496L in the Subaru Forester.

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