Genesis GV60 vs Volkswagen Tayron

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis GV60 at 5 stars (2022) and the Volkswagen Tayron at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). 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 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Volkswagen Tayron, against 7 on the Genesis GV60.

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 Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV60 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV60 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth.

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Genesis GV60 has the clear power advantage at 168kW vs 110kW. 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, 277mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 432L in the Genesis GV60 and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Genesis GV60 a 87L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron 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 Genesis GV60's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.9 m against 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV60) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV60), no data (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV60: more power (168kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (432L against 345L).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $88,300) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,600kg).

The Verdict

Level at 73: here's what splits them

The Genesis GV60 and Volkswagen Tayron are level on the CarSorted Score at 73 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: technology (Genesis GV60 ahead by 15 points), value (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 6 points), practicality (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 5 points). Boot space with the seats up: 432L in the Genesis GV60, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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