BMW 3 Series vs Genesis G70
Overview | |
Years produced1975-Present | Years produced2019-Present |
MSRP$43,800 | MSRP$41,500 |
Average price$26,062 | Average price$37,592 |
Listings1089 | Listings195 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
Reviews SummaryWhile the Germans have long dominated the sport-luxury sedan segment, they face mounting pressure from the Koreans. Case in point, Genesis has been on a tear lately, gaining market share and impressing critics and consumers alike with fresh aesthetics and excellent chassis design. The Hyundai luxury brand’s compact G70 is such an animal, coming on to the scene for the 2024 model year with only a few styling tweaks and a brand-new engine option. Verdict: A new, more powerful base engine arrives for this model year and, paired with the car’s excellent handling, great build quality, and impressive safety tech, makes even the least-expensive 2024 Genesis G70 a compelling choice. The G70 is a bit more snug than a BMW 3 Series—particularly in the trunk—but if you can live with a little less cargo space, it’s more than worth a look. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque311 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.9 cu ft | Cargo Space10.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3536 lbs | Curb Weight3721 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height55.1 in |
Length185.9 in | Length184.4 in |
Width81.4 in | Width72.8 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase111.6 in |
Maximum Payload829 lbs | Maximum Payload953 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1975-Present | 2019-Present |
MSRP | $43,800 | $41,500 |
Average price | $26,062 | $37,592 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | While the Germans have long dominated the sport-luxury sedan segment, they face mounting pressure from the Koreans. Case in point, Genesis has been on a tear lately, gaining market share and impressing critics and consumers alike with fresh aesthetics and excellent chassis design. The Hyundai luxury brand’s compact G70 is such an animal, coming on to the scene for the 2024 model year with only a few styling tweaks and a brand-new engine option. Verdict: A new, more powerful base engine arrives for this model year and, paired with the car’s excellent handling, great build quality, and impressive safety tech, makes even the least-expensive 2024 Genesis G70 a compelling choice. The G70 is a bit more snug than a BMW 3 Series—particularly in the trunk—but if you can live with a little less cargo space, it’s more than worth a look. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 300 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 311 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 300 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.9 cu ft | 10.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3536 lbs | 3721 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 55.1 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 184.4 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 72.8 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 829 lbs | 953 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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