Kia Sportage vs Genesis G70 – Differences & prices compared

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

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

Kia Sportage has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the Genesis G70 costs 38600 £. That’s a price difference of around 8820 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage manages with 1.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 5.30 L per 100 km.

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 Kia Sportage has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 252 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G70 is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 6.10 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Genesis G70 performs somewhat better – reaching 240 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G70 pulls noticeable stronger with 440 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Kia Sportage is a bit lighter – 1526 kg compared to 1727 kg. The difference is around 201 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers clearly more room – 587 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 257 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage noticeable takes the win – 580 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 kg.

All in all, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.