Genesis G70 vs Kia Stonic

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Kia Stonic a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis G70 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia Stonic gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis G70 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Lexicon by HARMAN audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Kia Stonic. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis G70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Kia Stonic offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Genesis G70 and 1-zone in the Kia Stonic.

Drivetrain

The Genesis G70 uses a Petrol producing 274kW and 510Nm of torque, sent through a electronic controlled 8 speed automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.7 seconds.

The Kia Stonic responds with a Petrol making 88kW and 172Nm, paired to a 7-speed dct driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.2 seconds.

The Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 274kW vs 88kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis G70 is 6.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis G70 measures 4,685mm long on a 2,835mm wheelbase, 520mm longer than the Kia Stonic at 4,165mm (2,580mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 330L in the Genesis G70 and 352L in the Kia Stonic, giving the Kia Stonic a 22L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis G70 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Kia Stonic's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Genesis G70 costs about $2,964 a year (10.4 L/100km) and fuel for the Kia Stonic about $1,425 a year (5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,539 a year less for the Kia Stonic.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Genesis G70) and 7 years / unlimited km (Kia Stonic). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis G70), no data (Kia Stonic).

Where each one leads

The Genesis G70: more power (274kW against 88kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 900kg).

The Kia Stonic: the lower starting price ($26,990 against $73,000), the bigger boot with the seats up (352L against 330L), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,425 a year against $2,964).

The Verdict

Kia Stonic scores higher, 72 vs 70

The Kia Stonic scores 72 to the Genesis G70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis G70 ahead by 58 points), fuel economy (Kia Stonic ahead by 49 points), safety (Genesis G70 ahead by 33 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Kia Stonic costs about $1,539 less (5 L/100km against 10.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 5 years on the Genesis G70, 7 on the Kia Stonic.

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