Genesis GV70 vs BMW X2

The Genesis GV70 starts from $76,000 before on-road costs, while the BMW X2 opens at $75,900. That makes the BMW X2 the more affordable entry point by $100.

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 $83,600 and $83,490 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW X2 by roughly $3,990 in fuel alone.

Both the Genesis GV70 and BMW X2 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis GV70 and 90% for the BMW X2.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis GV70 and 6 in the BMW X2. The Genesis GV70 adds a 360-degree camera that the BMW X2 misses.

The Genesis GV70 features a 27-inch touchscreen, while the BMW X2 gets a 10.7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV70 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the BMW X2. The BMW X2 counters with Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Genesis GV70 uses a Petrol producing 224kW and 422Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.2 seconds.

The BMW X2 responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 300Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW X2 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 161mm longer than the BMW X2 at 4,554mm (2,692mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 410L in the BMW X2, giving the Genesis GV70 a 132L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,936/year for the Genesis GV70 and $2,138/year for the BMW X2. That is a $798 annual difference in favour of the BMW X2.

Estimated annual total: $2,936 (Genesis GV70) vs $2,138 (BMW X2). The BMW X2 saves you roughly $798 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis GV70) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X2). Both match on warranty length.