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Genesis G70 vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G70 or McLaren GT Series?

Genesis G70 vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Genesis G70

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
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McLaren GT Series

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • markedly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Genesis G70 is considerably cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 137,160 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Genesis G70 uses 6.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

GT Series

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 McLaren GT Series offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 390 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers markedly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

G70

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Genesis G70 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is moderately lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 207 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers markedly more boot space – 420 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G70 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 £38,600
G70

Genesis G70

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 245 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
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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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The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
170 - 206 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
330 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,685 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
413 - 452 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Genesis
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the Genesis G70?

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

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