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VW Golf Variant vs Genesis GV70 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or Genesis GV70?

VW Golf Variant vs Genesis GV70: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Genesis GV70

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

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

Golf Variant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf Variant is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Genesis GV70 costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,338 £.

GV70

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis GV70 offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV70 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV70 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

Golf Variant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is significantly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 969 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers moderately more boot space – 611 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries barely more – 547 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV70 holds a decisive overall lead 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
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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
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Genesis GV70

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
59,200 - 64,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
114 - 159 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
503 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Genesis
What drive types are available for the VW Golf Variant?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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