Genesis GV70 vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Toyota C-HR at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2024). 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 85% for the Toyota C-HR, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Genesis GV70, against 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis GV70 and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

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 Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV70 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV70 gets leather upholstery while the Toyota C-HR offers cloth.

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 Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis GV70 is 3.0s 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, 353mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Genesis GV70 a 154L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 1,475kg 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 Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 1.1 m tighter, 10.4 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 Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,796 a year less for the Toyota C-HR.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), no data (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: more power (224kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $80,300) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $2,936).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 70

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Genesis GV70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 57 points), performance (Genesis GV70 ahead by 39 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 24 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $1,796 less (4 L/100km against 10.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 542L in the Genesis GV70, 388L in the Toyota C-HR.

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