Genesis GV70 vs Porsche Macan

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Macan. 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.

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 Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV70 stands out with Genesis Audio audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with Bose 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 Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 420kW and 955Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 224kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 3.4s 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, 90mm shorter than the Porsche Macan at 4,805mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Genesis GV70 a 66L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 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 0.6 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.1 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 Porsche Macan about $1,018 a year (21.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), no data (Porsche Macan).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $171,100), the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 476L) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 224kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 2,200kg).

The Verdict

Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 61

The Genesis GV70 scores 70 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 31 points), safety (Genesis GV70 ahead by 27 points), value (Genesis GV70 ahead by 20 points). Boot space with the seats up: 542L in the Genesis GV70, 476L in the Porsche Macan. Warranty: 5 years on the Genesis GV70, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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