Honda Accord vs Genesis G70

The Honda Accord starts from $59,000 before on-road costs, while the Genesis G70 opens at $73,000. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $14,000.

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 $64,900 and $80,300 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $8,690 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.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Genesis G70 gets a 10.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Genesis G70. The Genesis G70 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Lexicon by HARMAN audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Genesis G70 offers nappa leather.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 335Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Genesis G70 responds with a Petrol making 274kW and 510Nm, paired to a electronic controlled 8 speed automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds.

The Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 274kW vs 135kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis G70 is 3.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 290mm longer than the Genesis G70 at 4,685mm (2,835mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Honda Accord and 330L in the Genesis G70, giving the Honda Accord a 240L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis G70 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,226/year for the Honda Accord and $2,964/year for the Genesis G70. That is a $1,738 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis G70). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.