Genesis G70 vs Hyundai i30 Sedan

The Genesis G70 starts from $59,000 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai i30 Sedan opens at $27,990. That makes the Hyundai i30 Sedan the more affordable entry point by $31,010.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $64,900 and $30,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Hyundai i30 Sedan by roughly $1,285 in fuel alone.

Both the Genesis G70 and Hyundai i30 Sedan hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Genesis G70 and 71% for the Hyundai i30 Sedan.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Genesis G70 packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Hyundai i30 Sedan.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Genesis G70 and 6 in the Hyundai i30 Sedan.

The Genesis G70 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Hyundai i30 Sedan gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis G70 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate, Lexicon audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai i30 Sedan. The Hyundai i30 Sedan counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Genesis G70 uses a Petrol producing 179kW and 353Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds.

The Hyundai i30 Sedan responds with a Petrol making 117kW and 191Nm, paired to a manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 117kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis G70 is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis G70 measures 4,685mm long on a 2,835mm wheelbase, 35mm longer than the Hyundai i30 Sedan at 4,650mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 465L in the Genesis G70 and 474L in the Hyundai i30 Sedan, giving the Hyundai i30 Sedan a 9L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai i30 Sedan leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,252/year for the Genesis G70 and $1,995/year for the Hyundai i30 Sedan. That is a $257 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai i30 Sedan.

Estimated annual total: $2,252 (Genesis G70) vs $1,995 (Hyundai i30 Sedan). The Hyundai i30 Sedan saves you roughly $257 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis G70) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai i30 Sedan). Both match on warranty length.