Genesis GV80 vs Porsche Cayenne

The Genesis GV80 starts from $132,000 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Cayenne opens at $138,800. That makes the Genesis GV80 the more affordable entry point by $6,800.

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 $152,680 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Porsche Cayenne by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Genesis GV80 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Cayenne gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV80 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Porsche Cayenne. The Porsche Cayenne counters with Apple CarPlay and BOSE 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 Porsche Cayenne offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis GV80 and 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne.

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 Porsche Cayenne responds with a Petrol making 260kW and 500Nm, paired to a 8-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6 seconds.

The Genesis GV80 has the clear power advantage at 279kW vs 260kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis GV80 is 0.4s 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, 10mm longer than the Porsche Cayenne at 4,930mm (2,895mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 735L in the Genesis GV80 and 698L in the Porsche Cayenne, giving the Genesis GV80 a 37L advantage. The Genesis GV80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne 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 $2,964/year for the Porsche Cayenne. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the Porsche Cayenne.

Estimated annual total: $3,335 (Genesis GV80) vs $2,964 (Porsche Cayenne). The Porsche Cayenne saves you roughly $371 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 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Cayenne). The Genesis GV80 has longer coverage.