Head-to-head
2025 BMW 3 Series vs 2025 Genesis G70
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 91.6 to 74.4, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The BMW 3 Series is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo.
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2025 BMW 3 Series
The 2025 BMW 3 Series is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 330i Sedan, is EPA-rated at…
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A2025 Genesis G70
The 2025 Genesis G70 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the G70 RWD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Genesis G70
Clear winThe Genesis G70 wins clearly, 91.6 to 74.4, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The BMW 3 Series is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo.
Tech & comfort 2025 Genesis G70 leads by 62.2
Safety 2025 Genesis G70 leads by 36.7
Fuel & range 2025 BMW 3 Series leads by 22.3
| Category · weight | 2025 BMW 3 Seriesoverall 74.4 | 2025 Genesis G70overall 91.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 77.7 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 63.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 74.7 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 87.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 37.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 74.4 | 91.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
BMW 3 Series: base trim 330i RWD · Genesis G70: base trim 2.5T RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Genesis G70 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 6 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 13.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (45 points against 17 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2025 BMW 3 Series answers
- It holds 16.9 cu ft behind the second row against 10.5.
- It is rated 31 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $45,500 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,998 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Inline-4 TwinPower Turbo 48V MHEV | 2.5L Turbo (2,497 cc) GDI |
| Fuel injection system | High Precision Injection | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 2.81 | 3.727 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed Steptronic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Overall height | 56.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Overall length | 186 in | 184 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in | 72.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 16.9 cu-ft | 10.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 39.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 42.6 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 34.8 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,644 lbs | 3,781 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,644 lbs | 3,691 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,718 lbs | 4,762 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Double-joint spring strut axle, lightweight aluminum-steel, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | McPherson |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link axle, lightweight aluminum-steel construction | Multi-link (5-link) |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | EPS with Servotronic | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.4 ft | 36.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 350 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented, single-piston floating calipers | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 340 mm |
| Rear brake type | Vented, single-piston floating calipers | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/45 R18 | Front P225/40R19 / Rear P255/35R19 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 15.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 91 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | BMW ConnectedDrive | Genesis Connected Services |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 56.3 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 54.6 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
148 features · differences first, then sharedSafety32 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Junction Turning | — | std |
| Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control - Curve (NSCC-C) | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Junction Turning | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Front Center Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control - Curve (NSCC-C) | — | std |
| Rearview Camera with Parking Guidelines | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (4 sensors in front and rear) | — | opt |
| Parking Distance Warning (4 sensors in front and rear) | — | opt |
| Rear side airbag (Left + Right) (2) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| CBC (Cornering Brake Control) | std | — |
| Crash-active front head restraints | std | — |
| DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) | std | — |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Dry Braking function | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | — | std |
| Fading Compensation | std | — |
| Haptic - Operates with Lane Keeping Assist | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Performance Control | std | — |
| Start-Off Assistant | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Anti-theft Engine Immobilizer | — | std |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1), Front Passenger (1) | std | std |
| Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2) | std | std |
| Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment22 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Head-Up Display (part of optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional) | opt | — |
| BMW Maps navigation system forming part of the standard BMW Live Cockpit Plus | std | — |
| Data streaming via a WiFi hotspot by means of a connection to the vehicle's exterior antenna | std | — |
| 6 Speakers Base Audio System (Mobis) | — | std |
| Antenna - In-Glass (Standard Radio) | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | std | — |
| Audio Controls - Volume up/down, Mode, Seek up/down | — | std |
| Auto Volume Control - Speed-sensing, Included with Lexicon® systems | — | opt |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | — | std |
| BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8.5 and QuickSelect (BMW Operating System 8.5) | std | — |
| BMW ID personal user profile linking via QR code | std | — |
| BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice command | std | — |
| BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Augmented View (optional) | opt | — |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System - Generation 2 | — | std |
| HD Radio | — | std |
| Head Unit - 5th Generation Navigation System with 10.25" touchscreen, AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM®, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Connected Routing, Over the Air Updates, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Lexicon® premium audio system with Quantum Logic® Surround sound, 15 High Efficiency speakers and Lexicon® 11-Channel digital external amplifier: 60W x 11 channel (660W, Max.) | — | opt |
| My BMW App integration (vehicle status, remote services, ConnectedDrive Store) | std | — |
| Personal eSIM with 5G mobile communications standard (standard) | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & Antenna - Shark-fin Style | — | std |
| USB - 3 Front: 1 USB data/charge (front console) + 2 USB charge only (front & center console), 1 Rear: 1 USB rear (charge only) | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | opt |
| Paddle Shifters | std | std |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | — | std |
| Hands-free Smart Trunk with Auto Open | — | std |
| Power Door Locks - Auto-locking Availability | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Down/Up with Pinch Protection | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Air Filter | — | std |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control | — | std |
| Rear Seat Heater Ducts (Center Console-mounted) | — | std |
Seating11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seats | — | std |
| Heated Front Seats | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Seats | — | opt |
| Integrated Memory System - Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if applied) | — | opt |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | — | std |
| Integrated Memory System - Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if applied) | — | opt |
| 12-way Power Passenger Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | — | opt |
| 8-way Power Passenger Seat | — | std |
| Front Passenger Seat Walk-in Device | — | opt |
| Leather Seating Surfaces | — | opt |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | — | std |
Interior29 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | — | std |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | — | std |
| Power Telescopic - With memory (I.M.S.) | — | opt |
| 3-Spoke Steering Wheel - Perforated Leather-Wrapped, Manual Telescopic | — | std |
| 8" Color LCD Multi-Information Display | — | std |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | — | std |
| Alloy Pedals | — | opt |
| Aluminum Console Trim | — | opt |
| Aluminum Door Trim | — | opt |
| Aluminum Fine Brushed interior trim (optional all models) | opt | — |
| Ash Grey open-pored fine-wood trim (optional all models) | opt | — |
| Cargo Area LED Light | — | std |
| Cascade interior ambient lighting with 9 selectable colors and Welcome/Goodbye Animation | std | — |
| Fineline Light open-pored fine-wood interior trim (standard on 330i) | std | — |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | — | std |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | — | std |
| Galvanic controls (window switches, door lock button, air vent stalks) – optional | opt | — |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | — | std |
| Illuminated multifunction steering wheel buttons | std | — |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | — | std |
| Leatherette Wrapped Crash Pad | — | std |
| New three-spoke flat-bottomed M steering wheel (standard on M340i and 330i M Sport) | opt | — |
| New two-spoke steering wheel with polygonal rim (standard on 330i without M Sport) | std | — |
| Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | — | std |
| Sensatec dashboard with refined surface and contrasting decorative stitching (optional) | opt | — |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | — | std |
| Floor Mats - Carpeted | — | std |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | — | std |
| Heated Steering Wheel - Actuated with switch/auto off after 30 min | opt | opt |
Exterior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wide Sunroof - Power Tilt-and-Slide with One Touch Open / Close | — | opt |
| Full LED Headlights - Auto-leveling | — | std |
| Power-Folding | — | opt |
| 19-inch M alloy wheels double-spoke Style 995M (bi-color or Jet Black) – with M Sport package | opt | — |
| Aluminum Wheels 19 x 8.0J (front) / 19 x 8.5J (rear) | — | std |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | — | std |
| Automatic Headlights | — | std |
| BMW Individual 19-inch alloy wheels Y-spoke Style 1038i bi-color (optional all models) | opt | — |
| Dark Chrome Finish Bumper Garnish | — | opt |
| Dark Chrome Finish Daylight Window Opening (DLO) | — | opt |
| Dark Chrome Finish Side Front Fender Garnish | — | opt |
| Dual Exhaust - Chrome | — | std |
| Heated with Timer | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | — | std |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| M Sport package (optional on 330i models, standard on M340i models) | opt | — |
| Outside Mirror Approach Lights With 'GENESIS' Logo | — | opt |
| Power-Folding Outside Mirrors - Auto-dimming Side Mirrors | — | opt |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | — | opt |
| Tinted Glass - Solar Control | — | std |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | — | std |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Spare Tire - Compact / Location: Inside Under Cargo | — | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | — | opt |
| 2.5L Turbo (2,497 cc) Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Tuned Intake System (TIS) | — | std |
| 48V mild hybrid (MHEV) technology | std | — |
| 8-speed Steptronic transmission (330i) | std | — |
| Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control (DTVC) | — | opt |
| Intelligent Drive Mode – Comfort, Smart, Eco, Sport, Sport+, Custom | — | std |
| Limited Slip Differential (Multi-plate Type) | opt | — |
| Rev-Match | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire | — | std |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive M Suspension (optional) | opt | — |
| Brembo Braking System (Painted Red or Silver Calipers) | — | std |
| EPS with Servotronic steering (330i) | std | — |
| M Sport Suspension (optional) | opt | — |
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — | std |
| Variable sport steering (optional on 330i) | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW 3 Series
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 1 · 1 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 6 · 2 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (2), Electrical System (1), Back Over Prevention (1)
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 25V202000 · 4,557 vehicles · filed unfixed
Genesis G70
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW 3 Series330i RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45,500 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $45,500 – $61,600 4 trims | — 4 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 330i Sedan | G70 RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,650 | $3,400 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 BMW 3 Series or the 2025 Genesis G70?
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 91.6 to 74.4, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The BMW 3 Series is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Genesis G70 scores 91.6 and the 2025 BMW 3 Series 74.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 BMW 3 Series or the 2025 Genesis G70?
2025 BMW 3 Series: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Genesis G70: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 BMW 3 Series and the 2025 Genesis G70?
Where the 2025 Genesis G70 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 6 filed with NHTSA), lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 13, and lists more comfort and tech equipment (45 points against 17 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2025 BMW 3 Series answers: it holds 16.9 cu ft behind the second row against 10.5 and is rated 31 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 seats.