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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G70 Shooting Brake or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

  • marginally cheaper
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G70 Shooting Brake

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 360 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

3 Series Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

G70 Shooting Brake

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is only slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers very slightly more boot space – 480 L compared to 465 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries very slightly more – 495 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively ahead 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
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The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake turns the sporty saloon into a rakish estate, wrapping sleek fastback lines around a surprisingly practical rear while still feeling eager on a twisty road. Inside it spoils with premium materials and clever packaging, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury and usable cargo without sacrificing driving fun — a rare combo that actually makes sense.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,600 - 45,500 £
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
180 - 212 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,897 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
465 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
4,685 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,535 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 448 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
225 - 235 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Genesis
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake have?

The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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