Genesis GV60 vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis GV60 at 5 stars (2022) and the Toyota C-HR 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 85% for the Toyota C-HR, 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 GV60, against 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis GV60 and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

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 Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

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 Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Genesis GV60 has the clear power advantage at 168kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis GV60 is 2.4s quicker. 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, 153mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 432L in the Genesis GV60 and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Genesis GV60 a 44L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis GV60 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 875kg 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 Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 1.5 m tighter, 10.4 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 Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV60) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV60), no data (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV60: more power (168kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (432L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $88,300).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 73

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Genesis GV60's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis GV60 ahead by 21 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 16 points). Boot space with the seats up: 432L in the Genesis GV60, 388L in the Toyota C-HR.

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