Honda Accord vs Genesis G70

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Genesis G70 opens at $59,000. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $4,750.

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 $59,675 and $64,900 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $5,130 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 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 that you will not find on the Genesis G70. The Genesis G70 counters with panoramic roof, heated front seats and Lexicon 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 179kW and 353Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.4 seconds.

The Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis G70 is 1.4s 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 465L in the Genesis G70, giving the Honda Accord a 105L 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 $2,252/year for the Genesis G70. That is a $1,026 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,226 (Honda Accord) vs $2,252 (Genesis G70). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $1,026 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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)—.