Genesis GV70 vs Kia EV5
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Kia EV5 scores higher, 71 vs 70
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 9 Nov 2026, price 6 Sep 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
Genesis Australia offer: $79,990 drive-away (state not stated), ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Reference imageKia EV5
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 not offered · 3 no dataFrom
$56,770
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 18.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 513L
Top CarSorted Score, 71 vs 70
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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 Kia EV5's standard kit: $80,300 (nothing to add)
$56,770RRP
- cannot be matched: 360-Degree Camera, Head-Up Display, Wireless Phone Charging and 3 more 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.
Kia EV5 Air Standard Range FWD
$56,770
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $239 a week in repayments ($56,770 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Kia EV5 starts $23,530 lower on RRP.
The Kia EV5 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 ≈$239/wk(≈$1,037/mo)
Estimate on the Kia EV5 at $56,770 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 Kia EV5Driva 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 Kia EV5 at 5 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 88% for the Kia EV5, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Kia EV5, 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 7 in the Kia EV5. The Genesis GV70 adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia EV5 misses.
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 7 on the Kia EV5.
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.
Kia EV5
- REC-006557 · published 6 Mar 2026Due to a software error, the Instrument Cluster may display a blank screen or may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025
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
64.2kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 150kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 150kW 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 Kia EV5 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Genesis GV70 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV5. The Kia EV5 counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV70 gets leather upholstery while the Kia EV5 offers cloth & artificial leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Kia EV5 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.
The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis GV70 is 1.3s 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, 100mm longer than the Kia EV5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 513L in the Kia EV5, giving the Genesis GV70 a 29L advantage.
For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 1,900kg 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 0.2 m tighter, 11.5 m against 11.7 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 Kia EV5 about $874 a year (18.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV5). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), no data (Kia EV5).
Where each one leads
The Genesis GV70: more power (224kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 513L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 300kg).
The Kia EV5: the lower starting price ($56,770 against $80,300) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Verdict
Kia EV5 scores higher, 71 vs 70
The Kia EV5 scores 71 to the Genesis GV70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: technology (Genesis GV70 ahead by 31 points), value (Kia EV5 ahead by 18 points). Warranty: 5 years on the Genesis GV70, 7 on the Kia EV5.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$239/wk(≈$1,037/mo)
Estimate on the Kia EV5 at $56,770 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 Kia EV5Driva 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 Kia EV5?
The Kia EV5 is the cheapest at $56,770 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis GV70 by $23,530.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021) and Kia EV5 holds a 5-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. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
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 has the best warranty?
The Kia EV5 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
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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