Genesis GV70 vs Jeep Avenger
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 68
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 25 Jun 2026, price 25 Jun 2026
Genesis GV70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$80,300
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 224kW
- Economy
- 10.3 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 542L
Top CarSorted Score, 70 vs 68, but the Jeep Avenger is $30,310 cheaper
Genesis Australia offer: $79,990 drive-away (state not stated), ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Jeep Avenger
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 not offered · 9 no dataFrom
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor
- Power
- 115kW
- Energy use
- 16.4 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★3 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 355L
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 31 Dec 2026
Maker's terms: While stocks last.
Offer from Genesis Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$80,300RRP
- with the Jeep Avenger's standard kit: $80,300 (nothing to add)
$49,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Blind Spot Monitor, Wireless Phone Charging and Heated Front Seats not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Genesis GV70 Advanced 2.5T
$80,300
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $348 a week in repayments ($80,300 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Jeep Avenger Longitude
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $208 a week in repayments ($49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Jeep Avenger starts $30,310 lower on RRP.
The Jeep Avenger currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Genesis GV70 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Avenger at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jeep AvengerDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Genesis GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Jeep Avenger at 3 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis GV70 and 79% for the Jeep Avenger, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Genesis GV70, against 4 on the Jeep Avenger.
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 Jeep Avenger.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Genesis GV70 and 4 on the Jeep Avenger.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Genesis GV70
- REC-006682 · published 24 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pipe connecting fuel rails may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2025
- REC-006332 · published 8 Apr 2025Due to a software issue, the instrument panel cluster may fail to display the visual seat belt warnings, vehicle speed, fuel level, engine status and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006055 · published 12 Aug 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pump impeller may become deformed under certain environmental conditions, interrupting the fuel supply.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 1 more on the model page.
Jeep Avenger
None open 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.
How long to charge
54kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Genesis GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Avenger gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. 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, power tailgate, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Jeep Avenger. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV70 gets leather upholstery while the Jeep Avenger offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Genesis GV70 and 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger.
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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 Jeep Avenger responds with a Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor making 115kW and 260Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.
The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 115kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis GV70 is 1.8s 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, 631mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the Genesis GV70 a 187L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Avenger's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.5 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 electricity for the Jeep Avenger about $787 a year (16.4 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), 5 years (Jeep Avenger).
Where each one leads
The Genesis GV70: more power (224kW against 115kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 355L).
The Jeep Avenger: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $80,300).
The Verdict
Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 68
The Genesis GV70 scores 70 to the Jeep Avenger's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis GV70 ahead by 28 points), safety (Genesis GV70 ahead by 25 points). Boot space with the seats up: 542L in the Genesis GV70, 355L in the Jeep Avenger.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Avenger at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jeep AvengerDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Genesis GV70 and Jeep Avenger?
The Jeep Avenger is the cheapest at $49,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis GV70 by $30,310.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021) and Jeep Avenger holds a 3-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.
Which has the most boot space?
The Genesis GV70 has the largest boot at 542L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Genesis GV70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Genesis GV70 makes the most power at 224kW. The Genesis GV70 is quickest to 100km/h in 7.2s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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