Genesis GV70 vs GMC Yukon

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the GMC Yukon. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the GMC Yukon gets a 16.8-inch display and 11-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV70 stands out with Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the GMC Yukon. The GMC Yukon counters with Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

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 GMC Yukon responds with a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management making 313kW and 624Nm, paired to a 10-speed automatic driving all four wheels.

The GMC Yukon has the clear power advantage at 313kW vs 224kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 622mm shorter than the GMC Yukon at 5,337mm (3,071mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GMC Yukon generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GMC Yukon leads with a 3,628kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 1,428kg 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 GV70's turning circle is 0.9 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Genesis GV70 costs about $2,936 a year (10.3 L/100km) and fuel for the GMC Yukon about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $712 a year less for the Genesis GV70.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), no data (GMC Yukon).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $174,990), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,936 a year against $3,648).

The GMC Yukon: more power (313kW against 224kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 2,200kg).

The Verdict

Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 50

The Genesis GV70 scores 70 to the GMC Yukon's 50 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Genesis GV70 ahead by 35 points), safety (Genesis GV70 ahead by 29 points), reliability (Genesis GV70 ahead by 27 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Genesis GV70 costs about $712 less (10.3 L/100km against 12.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 5 years on the Genesis GV70, 3 on the GMC Yukon.

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