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Genesis G70 vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G70 or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Genesis G70 vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

Genesis G70

  • marginally cheaper

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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

G70

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Genesis G70 is marginally cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,503 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

3 Series Touring

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 BMW 3 Series Touring 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 Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is barely faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Genesis G70 tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

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

G70

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 Touring is very slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries slightly more – 520 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring 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.

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3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
Genesis G70
BMW 3 Series Touring

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Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 blends sleek, low-slung styling with a cabin that feels more bespoke than bargain-bin, delivering driver-focused dynamics that make long runs and twisty roads equally entertaining. With premium materials, thoughtful tech and a value proposition that nudges past its German rivals, it’s the kind of compact executive that feels serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Genesis G70
BMW 3 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
170 - 206 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
330 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
4,685 mm
Length
4,713 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
Payload
413 - 452 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
6.1 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Genesis
Brand
BMW
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