Genesis GV70 vs Toyota Kluger

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Genesis GV70 and Toyota Kluger hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2021. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis GV70 and 90% for the Toyota Kluger.

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 Kluger.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis GV70 and 7 in the Toyota Kluger.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Genesis GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Kluger gets a 8-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 Kluger. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV70 gets leather upholstery while the Toyota Kluger offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Genesis GV70 and 3-zone in the Toyota Kluger.

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 Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 184kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis GV70 is 0.7s 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, 251mm shorter than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 241L in the Toyota Kluger, giving the Genesis GV70 a 301L advantage. The Toyota Kluger seats 7 vs 5.

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 Toyota Kluger's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.4 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 Kluger about $1,596 a year (5.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,340 a year less for the Toyota Kluger.

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

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: more power (224kW against 184kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 241L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 2,000kg).

The Toyota Kluger: the lower starting price ($62,410 against $80,300) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,596 a year against $2,936).

The Verdict

Toyota Kluger scores higher, 78 vs 70

The Toyota Kluger scores 78 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 Kluger ahead by 42 points), value (Toyota Kluger ahead by 16 points), performance (Genesis GV70 ahead by 16 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Kluger costs about $1,340 less (5.6 L/100km against 10.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 542L in the Genesis GV70, 241L in the Toyota Kluger.

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