Genesis GV70 vs Ineos Grenadier

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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Feature Showdown

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

The Genesis GV70 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Ineos Grenadier. The Ineos Grenadier counters with JBL audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV70 gets leather upholstery while the Ineos Grenadier offers cloth.

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 Ineos Grenadier responds with a Twin-turbo diesel making 183kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis GV70 is 2.6s quicker. 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, 180mm shorter than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 713L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 1,300kg 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 2.0 m tighter, 11.5 m against 13.5 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 Ineos Grenadier about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $427 a year less for the Genesis GV70.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), 5 years (Ineos Grenadier).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $107,000), more power (224kW against 183kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,936 a year against $3,363).

The Ineos Grenadier: the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 542L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,200kg).

The Verdict

Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 60

The Genesis GV70 scores 70 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 23 points), performance (Genesis GV70 ahead by 15 points), fuel economy (Genesis GV70 ahead by 14 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Genesis GV70 costs about $427 less (10.3 L/100km against 11.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 542L in the Genesis GV70, 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier.

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