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Renault Express vs Genesis GV70 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Genesis GV70?

Renault Express vs Genesis GV70: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Genesis GV70

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Express is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Genesis GV70 costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,060 £.

GV70

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis GV70 offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 388 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV70 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV70 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Genesis GV70 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is significantly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 1,039 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries noticeably more – 700 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV70 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £59,200
GV70

Genesis GV70

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
Renault Express
Genesis GV70

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Genesis GV70

The Genesis GV70 pairs coupe-like styling with a sumptuous, high-quality interior that feels more like a bespoke lounge than a typical compact crossover. It drives with composure and poise, offering a supremely comfortable daily companion that quietly challenges established luxury names while giving buyers plenty of premium kit for the money.

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Renault Express
Genesis GV70

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
59,200 - 64,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
503 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
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Genesis
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