Genesis GV70 vs Volkswagen Tayron

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Volkswagen Tayron at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2025). 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 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Volkswagen Tayron, 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 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV70 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Genesis Audio audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 110kW. 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, 77mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Genesis GV70 a 197L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 400kg 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 fuel for the Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $770 a year less for the Volkswagen Tayron.

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

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: more power (224kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 345L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 1,800kg).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $80,300) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $2,936).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 70

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 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: fuel economy (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 24 points), performance (Genesis GV70 ahead by 23 points), technology (Genesis GV70 ahead by 15 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Volkswagen Tayron costs about $770 less (7.6 L/100km against 10.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 542L in the Genesis GV70, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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