Genesis GV70 vs Subaru Outback

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Genesis GV70 and Subaru Outback hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2021. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis GV70 and 88% for the Subaru Outback.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

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 9 in the Subaru Outback.

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 Subaru Outback gets a 12.1-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, ventilated seats, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Subaru Outback. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV70 gets leather upholstery while the Subaru Outback offers synthetic 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 Subaru Outback responds with a Petrol making 137kW and 254Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels.

The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 137kW. 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, 165mm shorter than the Subaru Outback at 4,880mm (2,745mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 530L in the Subaru Outback, giving the Genesis GV70 a 12L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 200kg 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 Subaru Outback's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.1 m against 11.5 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 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback.

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

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: more power (224kW against 137kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 530L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 2,000kg).

The Subaru Outback: the lower starting price ($48,990 against $80,300) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,309 a year against $2,936).

The Verdict

Subaru Outback scores higher, 76 vs 70

The Subaru Outback scores 76 to the Genesis GV70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis GV70 ahead by 28 points), fuel economy (Subaru Outback ahead by 20 points), value (Subaru Outback ahead by 15 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Subaru Outback costs about $627 less (8.1 L/100km against 10.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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