Genesis GV70 vs Land Rover Defender 130

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender 130 a rating. 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 Land Rover Defender 130 gets a 11.4-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, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Genesis Audio audio — features our data doesn't list for the Land Rover Defender 130. The Land Rover Defender 130 counters with Meridian 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 Land Rover Defender 130 responds with a 3.0 i6 D350 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 257kW and 700Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 130 has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 224kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender 130 is 0.4s 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, 384mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender 130 at 5,099mm (3,022mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 130 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 130 leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 800kg 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 1.3 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.8 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 Land Rover Defender 130 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $627 a year less for the Land Rover Defender 130.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender 130). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), 5 years (Land Rover Defender 130).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $136,000).

The Land Rover Defender 130: more power (257kW against 224kW), the higher braked towing limit (3,000kg against 2,200kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,309 a year against $2,936).

The Verdict

Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 64

The Genesis GV70 scores 70 to the Land Rover Defender 130's 64 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Genesis GV70 ahead by 29 points), fuel economy (Land Rover Defender 130 ahead by 20 points), value (Genesis GV70 ahead by 14 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Land Rover Defender 130 costs about $627 less (8.1 L/100km against 10.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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