Genesis G70 vs Lexus ES

The Genesis G70 starts from $59,000 before on-road costs, while the Lexus ES opens at $73,900. That makes the Genesis G70 the more affordable entry point by $14,900.

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 $81,290 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus ES by roughly $3,705 in fuel alone.

Both the Genesis G70 and Lexus ES hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Genesis G70 and 95% for the Lexus ES.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Lexus ES packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Genesis G70.

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 8 in the Lexus ES. The Lexus ES adds a 360-degree camera that the Genesis G70 misses.

The Genesis G70 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Lexus ES gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis G70 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Lexicon audio that you will not find on the Lexus ES. The Lexus ES counters with Apple CarPlay and head-up display. 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 Lexus ES responds with a Hybrid making 160kW and 221Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis G70 is 2.5s 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, 290mm shorter than the Lexus ES at 4,975mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus ES generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 465L in the Genesis G70 and 473L in the Lexus ES, giving the Lexus ES a 8L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis G70 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 200kg 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 $1,511/year for the Lexus ES. That is a $741 annual difference in favour of the Lexus ES.

Estimated annual total: $2,252 (Genesis G70) vs $1,511 (Lexus ES). The Lexus ES saves you roughly $741 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 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus ES). The Genesis G70 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus ES).