Genesis GV80 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Genesis GV80 starts from $132,000 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport opens at $146,799. That makes the Genesis GV80 the more affordable entry point by $14,799.

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 $161,479 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Range Rover Sport by roughly $6,130 in fuel alone.

Both the Genesis GV80 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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.

The Genesis GV80 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport gets a 13.1-inch display and 13.7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV80 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 600Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Genesis GV80 has the clear power advantage at 279kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis GV80 is 2.1s 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, 6mm shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport at 4,946mm (2,997mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 735L in the Genesis GV80 and 835L in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Sport a 100L advantage. The Genesis GV80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,722kg. That 778kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,335/year for the Genesis GV80 and $2,109/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That is a $1,226 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Estimated annual total: $3,335 (Genesis GV80) vs $2,109 (Land Rover Range Rover Sport). The Land Rover Range Rover Sport saves you roughly $1,226 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 Range Rover Sport). Both match on warranty length.