Compared: 2023 Genesis G70 vs. 2023 Genesis G80
Between these two, Genesis offers a relatively affordable luxury sedan to suit almost any need.
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European brands once ruled the luxury sedan segment, but Genesis, a relative newcomer from South Korea, has made some headway with its compact G70 and midsize G80. The models' broad feature sets, striking exterior designs, and reasonable prices appeal to value-minded buyers seeking a premium experience.
The two are so similar, the choice may well come down to size considerations and whether any of the G80's exclusive features are must-haves. (Note: This comparison does not include the Electrified G80.)
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The G70 Undercuts the G80 by About 10 Grand
The base G70 employs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 252 horsepower and goes for about $41,000. Genesis also offers a 365-hp twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 in its smallest sports sedan for $46,000. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but buyers can pair either powertrain with all-wheel drive (AWD) for an extra $2,100.
The next-size-up G80 starts at $51,000, undercutting rivals such as the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class by thousands of dollars. The entry model features a 300-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder and rear-wheel drive. Buyers can option AWD if they have at least $54,000 to spend.
Those wanting more power might be served by the 375-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, matched exclusively with AWD. It'll set you back some $67,000.
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The G80 Offers More Features Than the G70
Both the G70 and G80 come standard with leatherette seats (heated up front), embedded navigation, two-zone automatic climate control, and a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance tech: blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise with stop-and-go operation, lane keeping, and more.
Of the two, Genesis blesses the G80 with a few more standard goodies, including rain-sensing wipers and parking sensors. The midsizer also has the larger tech setup, with a 14.5-inch infotainment screen versus the G70's 10.3-incher.
The G80's basic sound system comprises 12 speakers, whereas the G70 makes do with six, and while both models boast an 8.0-inch display between analog gauges, buyers of the V6-powered G80 can spec a 12.3-inch digital cluster for extra coin.
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Other options exclusive to the G80 include real wood trim, three-zone climate control, and a fatigue-reducing Ergo Motion — aka massaging — driver's seat.
Neither model offers much trunk space. The G70 has only 10.5 cubic-feet of cargo capacity, and the G80, 13.1 cu-ft. For reference, the compact BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class boast 17.0 and 12.6 cu-ft, respectively. On the plus side, the G80 has ample rear-seat legroom compared with the competition.
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The G80 Can Actually Get Better MPG Than the G70
The G70 provides its best fuel economy — 21/31/25 mpg city/highway/combined — in rear-drive four-cylinder configuration. The addition of AWD cuts the score to 20/28/23 mpg. The V6 model returns 18/27/21 mpg in rear-drive form and 17/26/20 mpg with AWD.
Despite its larger-displacement four-cylinder, increased dimensions, and additional weight, the entry-level G80 manages to outperform the base G70 in fuel economy, with 22/32/26 mpg. AWD knocks that down to 22/30/25 mpg. However, efficiency drops dramatically with the 3.5-liter V6's 16/25/19 mpg.
All vehicle pricing includes MSRP plus destination charges (set at the time of publication), and will be rounded to the nearest thousand.
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Kyle EdwardKyle Edward has written about the auto industry since 2018 and got his start through an automotive YouTube channel. Today, Kyle writes for popular online magazines and covers everything from news to reviews and tech. He has a love for everything Porsche and spends his free time filming car reviews and traveling to exciting driving destinations.
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