2020 Genesis G70 vs. Its Competition

2020 Genesis G70
Aaron Cole Aaron Cole Managing Editor

The Genesis G70 is a small luxury sedan that competes with rivals that have more established identities and names, even if sales in the class have slowed.

The BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C Class are stalwarts and still the benchmark that others are measured against.

Each have similar powertrains to the G70, but deliver their goods in different ways—BMW edges toward performance, Benz is a little more graceful.

The Audi A4 is updated this year with a new look, but it’s the conservative pick of the bunch.

The Cadillac CT4 is new this year, we’ll update this once we’ve driven it.

The Lexus IS is the most aged of the bunch, discounts should be available for it.

2020 Genesis G702020 Genesis G70
2020 Audi A4 Avant2020 Audi A4
2020 BMW M340i2020 BMW 3-Series
2020 Cadillac CT42020 Cadillac CT4
2020 Lexus IS F Sport Blackline2020 Lexus IS
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class
Quick Specs
6.7
Don’t tell the 2020 Genesis G70 it’s new to the luxury sedan game, it’s a genuine contender already.
6.8
The 2020 Audi A4 offers big tech upgrades inside this year.
7.7
The 2020 BMW 3-Series is back on top among compact sport sedans, even as the competition closes in.
6.2
The entry-level 2020 Cadillac CT4 sedan presents a value that is quickly eroded by a lack of features standard on other luxury makes.
5.8
The 2020 Lexus IS is polished and poised, but ultimately short on compelling qualities.
7.3
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as gorgeous inside as it is outside, and it has moves to match.
MSRP From     
$35,450$37,400$40,750$32,995$38,560$41,400
Gas Mileage     
17 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Turbocharged I4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Compact CarsCompact CarsCompact CarsCompact CarsCompact CarsCompact Cars
Style Name     
2.0T RWDPremium Plus 40 TFSI330i Sedan4-Door Sedan LuxuryIS 300 F SPORT RWDC 300 Sedan
Drivetrain     
Rear Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/A4N/AN/A
Body Style     
SedanSedanSedanSedanSedanSedan
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomaticAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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