Genesis GV70 vs Volvo XC60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC60 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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 Volvo XC60 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV70 stands out with ventilated seats, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with Harman Kardon 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 Volvo XC60 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo XC60 is 0.3s 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, 7mm longer than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Genesis GV70 a 59L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. 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 Volvo XC60's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 11.0 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 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC60). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), 5 years (Volvo XC60).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: more power (224kW against 183kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 483L).

The Volvo XC60: the lower starting price ($74,990 against $80,300), the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 2,200kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $2,936).

The Verdict

Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 69

The Genesis GV70 scores 70 to the Volvo XC60's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Genesis GV70 ahead by 25 points), fuel economy (Volvo XC60 ahead by 24 points), performance (Genesis GV70 ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Volvo XC60 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, 483L in the Volvo XC60.

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