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Genesis G70 vs Genesis G80 comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 370 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G70 or Genesis G80?

Genesis G70 vs Genesis G80: Key differences

Genesis G70

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Genesis G80

  • markedly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G70

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Genesis G70 is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,731 £.

G80

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 G80 offers markedly more power – delivering 370 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G80 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G80 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

G70

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, Genesis G70 is clearly lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 683 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G80 offers very slightly more boot space – 354 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G80 carries marginally more – 490 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G80 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £64,300
G80

Genesis G80

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 370 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 570 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
170 - 206 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
330 L
Trunk capacity
354 L
Length
4,685 mm
Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
413 - 452 kg
Payload
490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Power HP
370 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Power kW
272 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Genesis
What drive types are available for the Genesis G70?

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

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