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 Audi A4 is updated this year with a new look, but it’s the conservative pick of the bunch.
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 Lexus IS is the most aged of the bunch, discounts should be available for it.
The Cadillac CT4 is new this year, but it can seem anonymous in this cluster of excellence.
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The 2021 Genesis G70 has the footwork of a contender; it’s a jab or two from landing a knockout punch on its German rivals. |
The 2021 Audi A4 blends a conservative luxury compact car with spicy performance and robust wagon flavors. |
The flexible 2021 BMW 3-Series lineup offers something for everyone, so long as they’re not smitten with SUVs. |
The 2021 Cadillac CT4 is well-equipped and fun to drive, making it a good small sedan choice. |
The 2021 Lexus IS doesn’t gain any ground on the more performance-oriented compact sedans, but it’s priced right. |
Svelte, sporty, and somewhat understated, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class should be at the top of your compact luxury sedan shopping list. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $36,000 | $39,100 | $41,250 | $33,395 | $39,050 | $41,600 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
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| 2.0T RWD | Premium 40 TFSI quattro | 330i Sedan | 4-Door Sedan Luxury | IS 300 RWD | C 300 Sedan |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | quattro Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
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| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Genesis G70 vs. 2021 Audi A4 | 2021 Genesis G70 vs. 2021 BMW 3-Series | 2021 Genesis G70 vs. 2021 Cadillac CT4 | 2021 Genesis G70 vs. 2021 Lexus IS | 2021 Genesis G70 vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class | |
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