Comparing the 2024 Genesis G70 vs. Genesis G80

Comparing the 2024 Genesis G70 vs. the Genesis G80

The new Genesis G70 and Genesis G80 are both superb luxury sedans that have been getting favorable reactions from Florida customers. The G70 is more of a sport-focused sedan while the Genesis G80 is a sport-touring model. Both are excellent choices and the team at Genesis of Clearwater can help Clearwater, FL buyers make the right decision. We designed this comparison to help Largo and St. Petersburg customers clarify the differences between these two Genesis luxury sedans.

Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 is a compact luxury sport sedan that comes with an attractive interior, room for five passengers and an affordable price tag. Key features for the new G70 include:

• A new 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 300 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque 
• An available 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with 365 horsepower
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Newly standard Brembo brakes
• A 10.3-inch infotainment display
• An 8.0-inch digital gauge display
• A six-speaker stereo
• 10.5 cubic feet of cargo space

Genesis G80

The Genesis G80 is a comfortable luxury car with a posh cabin and a well-controlled ride. It performs well, provides technology that's easy to use and provides space for five passengers. Other highlights include:

•   A standard 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 300 horsepower along with 311 pound-feet of torque, just like the new standard engine in the G70
• An available 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with 375 horsepower
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• A 14.5- inch infotainment display
• Built-in navigation
• An 8.0-inch digital gauge display or a 12-inch alternative with a special 3-D effect
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• A Lexicon premium sound system with 12 speakers

A comparison of specifications

The Genesis G70 for 2024 is 184.4 inches long vs. the larger Genesis G80 that's 196.7 inches long. The G70 is 72.8 inches wide while the bigger G80 is 75.8 inches wide. First-row headroom in the G70 is 39.8 inches and in the G80 it's 41.1 inches. Second-row headroom in the G70 is 36.9 inches and in the G80 it's 38.2 inches. The G70 has 10.5 cubic feet of trunk space and the new G80 offers 13.1 cubic feet. The fuel tank in the G70 is 15.8 gallons and in the G80 it's 17.2 gallons so you can travel even farther on a full tank.

A comparison of exterior features

In addition to 19-inch alloy wheels, the G70 is equipped with a hands-free smart trunk and an automatic opening feature. It also has heated outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators and high-beam assist. The new G80 has 18-inch alloy wheels, a hands-free power smart liftgate with an automatic opening feature and power folding outside mirrors with special Genesis puddle lamps. The new 2024 Genesis G80 also comes with high-beam assist.

A comparison of safety features

Both the new Genesis G70 and the G80 have forward collision-avoidance assist, lane-keeping assist, lane following assist, a driver attention warning system and a blind-spot collision warning system. The G70 and the G80 also both offer rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist, a rearview camera, a safe exit warning and a rear occupant alert. One other safety feature you'll find only in the new G80 is a parking distance warning system.

Conduct your own luxury sedan comparison at our dealership

We have both the new 2024 Genesis G70 and the Genesis G80 luxury sedans available right now. We invite Tampa buyers to do some online shopping for one or both models and then schedule a test drive at Genesis of Clearwater in Clearwater, FL.