Genesis GV80 vs Land Rover Defender 130

The Genesis GV80 starts from $132,000 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 130 opens at $136,000. That makes the Genesis GV80 the more affordable entry point by $4,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $145,200 and $149,600 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 130 by roughly $3,135 in fuel alone.

Both the Genesis GV80 and Land Rover Defender 130 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Genesis GV80 and 85% for the Land Rover Defender 130.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Land Rover Defender 130 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Genesis GV80.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Genesis GV80 and 6 in the Land Rover Defender 130.

The Genesis GV80 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Defender 130 gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV80 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender 130. The Land Rover Defender 130 counters with Meridian audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV80 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Land Rover Defender 130 offers leather.

The Genesis GV80 uses a Petrol producing 279kW and 530Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 130 responds with a 3.0 i6 D350 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 257kW and 700Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Genesis GV80 has the clear power advantage at 279kW vs 257kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis GV80 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis GV80 measures 4,940mm long on a 2,955mm wheelbase, 159mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender 130 at 5,099mm (3,587mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 130 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 735L in the Genesis GV80 and 389L in the Land Rover Defender 130, giving the Genesis GV80 a 346L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 130 leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 2,722kg. That 278kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,936/year for the Genesis GV80 and $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 130. That is a $627 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 130.

Estimated annual total: $2,936 (Genesis GV80) vs $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 130). The Land Rover Defender 130 saves you roughly $627 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis GV80) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 130). Both match on warranty length.