Genesis GV70 vs Hyundai Palisade

The Genesis GV70 starts from $80,300 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Palisade opens at $76,500. That makes the Hyundai Palisade the more affordable entry point by $3,800.

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 $88,330 and $84,150 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Hyundai Palisade by roughly $4,990 in fuel alone.

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Hyundai Palisade, against 6 on the Genesis GV70.

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 8 in the Hyundai Palisade.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV70 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai Palisade. The Hyundai Palisade counters with Apple CarPlay. 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 Hyundai Palisade responds with a Petrol making 245kW and 460Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels.

The Hyundai Palisade has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 224kW. 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, 350mm shorter than the Hyundai Palisade at 5,065mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Palisade generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 300L in the Hyundai Palisade, giving the Genesis GV70 a 242L advantage. The Hyundai Palisade seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 200kg 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 $1,938/year for the Hyundai Palisade. That is a $998 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Palisade.

Estimated annual total: $2,936 (Genesis GV70) vs $1,938 (Hyundai Palisade). The Hyundai Palisade saves you roughly $998 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 7 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Palisade). The Hyundai Palisade has longer coverage.