Genesis GV70 vs Land Rover Defender OCTA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender OCTA 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 OCTA 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 and Genesis Audio audio — features our data doesn't list for the Land Rover Defender OCTA. The Land Rover Defender OCTA 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 OCTA responds with a 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid making 467kW and 750Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA has the clear power advantage at 467kW vs 224kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender OCTA is 3.2s 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, 98mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender OCTA at 4,813mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender OCTA generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender OCTA 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 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 OCTA about $3,734 a year (13.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $798 a year less for the Genesis GV70.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender OCTA). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), no data (Land Rover Defender OCTA).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $304,500) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,936 a year against $3,734).

The Land Rover Defender OCTA: more power (467kW against 224kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,200kg).

The Verdict

Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 55

The Genesis GV70 scores 70 to the Land Rover Defender OCTA's 55 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Land Rover Defender OCTA ahead by 30 points), safety (Genesis GV70 ahead by 29 points), value (Genesis GV70 ahead by 29 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Genesis GV70 costs about $798 less (10.3 L/100km against 13.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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