Genesis GV70 vs Nissan ARIYA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2022). 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 86% for the Nissan ARIYA, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Nissan ARIYA, 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 Nissan ARIYA.

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.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA 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 panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV70 gets leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather.

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 Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis GV70 is 0.8s 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, 120mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Genesis GV70 a 76L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,450kg 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); both turn in a 11.5 m circle, 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 Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

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

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: more power (224kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 466L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 750kg).

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $80,300).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 70

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the Genesis GV70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 18 points), performance (Genesis GV70 ahead by 18 points). Boot space with the seats up: 542L in the Genesis GV70, 466L in the Nissan ARIYA.

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