Head-to-head
2025 BMW i4 vs 2025 Genesis G70
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 79.9 to 70.3, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The BMW i4 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.5 and it flips.
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2025 BMW i4
The 2025 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 …
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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, 79.9 to 70.3, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The BMW i4 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.5 and it flips.
Fuel & range 2025 BMW i4 leads by 80.4
Safety 2025 Genesis G70 leads by 47.3
Tech & comfort 2025 Genesis G70 leads by 47.8
| Category · weight | 2025 BMW i4overall 70.3 | 2025 Genesis G70overall 79.9 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 19.6 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 52.7 | 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 & cargonot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 88.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 52.2 | 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 | 70.3 | 79.9 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
BMW i4: base trim 430i Gran Coupe RWD · Genesis G70: base trim 2.5T RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.5 and the answer flips.
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 lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 12 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (45 points against 23.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2025 BMW i4 answers
- It costs $2,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $3,400).
- It is rated 116 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
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
45 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | BMW i4430i Gran Coupe RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder with 48V mild hybrid | 2.5L Turbo (2,497 cc) GDI |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| 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 | — | 3.727 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed Steptronic Sport | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in |
| Overall height | — | 55.1 in |
| Overall length | — | 184 in |
| Overall width | — | 72.8 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 10.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 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) | — | 3,781 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 3,691 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,762 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | McPherson |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link (5-link) |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 36.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 350 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 340 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 19 in |
| Wheel material | — | Aluminum |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | Front P225/40R19 / Rear P255/35R19 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 15.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 91 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | 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
146 features · differences first, then sharedSafety33 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | BMW i4430i Gran Coupe 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 |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1), Front Passenger (1) | — | std |
| Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2) | — | 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 |
| Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2) | — | 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 |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | — | std |
| Haptic - Operates with Lane Keeping Assist | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Parking Assistant Plus (optional) | opt | — |
| Remote 3D View and Remote Inside View (with optional Parking Assistant Plus) | opt | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Anti-theft Engine Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | — | std |
Infotainment27 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | BMW i4430i Gran Coupe RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote pre-conditioning/engine start via My BMW App | std | — |
| BMW Maps cloud-based navigation system with real-time information | std | — |
| Personal eSIM with 5G mobile communications standard | std | — |
| Remote door lock/unlock via My BMW App | std | — |
| Vehicle location via My BMW App | std | — |
| 6 Speakers Base Audio System (Mobis) | — | std |
| Antenna - In-Glass (Standard Radio) | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | std | — |
| Auto Volume Control - Speed-sensing, Included with Lexicon® systems | — | opt |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | — | std |
| BMW Curved Display (BMW iDrive with QuickSelect, BMW Operating System 8.5) | std | — |
| BMW iDrive Controller | std | — |
| BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice control | std | — |
| BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with choice of two graphic styles | std | — |
| BMW Live Cockpit Plus (standard) with BMW Maps navigation | std | — |
| BMW Live Cockpit Professional with full-color BMW Head-Up Display and Augmented View | opt | — |
| BMW Operating System 8.5 with over-the-air update capability | std | — |
| 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 (iOS and Android) with charging status, remote functions, My Trips/Efficiency Trainer | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| QR code BMW ID sign-in for personal profile import and key linking | 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 |
| Audio Controls - Volume up/down, Mode, Seek up/down | std | std |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | BMW i4430i Gran Coupe 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 |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | BMW i4430i Gran Coupe RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Air Filter | — | std |
| Digital automatic climate control (touchscreen-operated via BMW Curved Display) | std | — |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control | — | std |
| Rear Seat Heater Ducts (Center Console-mounted) | — | std |
Seating10 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | BMW i4430i Gran Coupe RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split Folding Rear 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 |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | — | std |
| Sport seats in perforated Sensatec (standard) | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats | std | std |
| Leather Seating Surfaces | opt | opt |
Interior27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | BMW i4430i Gran Coupe RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel - Actuated with switch/auto off after 30 min | std | opt |
| 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 |
| Cargo Area LED Light | — | std |
| Fineline Light open-pored fine wood trim (new) | opt | — |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | — | std |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | — | std |
| Galvanic finish for gear selector, BMW iDrive Controller, and Start/Stop button (optional) | opt | — |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | — | std |
| Grey Blue Ash open-pored fine wood trim (new) | opt | — |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | — | std |
| Leatherette Wrapped Crash Pad | — | std |
| M Fine Brushed Aluminum interior trim (new) | opt | — |
| Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | — | std |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | — | std |
| Three-spoke M leather steering wheel with flat-bottom rim and black center stripe (standard on i4 M50 xDrive and M440i; with M Sport Package on others) | opt | — |
| Two-spoke steering wheel with polygonal rim and illuminated multifunction buttons (standard) | std | — |
| Floor Mats - Carpeted | — | std |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | — | std |
Exterior26 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | BMW i4430i Gran Coupe 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 | std | opt |
| 19-inch M Aero bi-color wheels (with M Sport Package) | opt | — |
| 20-inch BMW Individual Aero bi-color wheels in double-spoke design (M440i and 430i with M Sport Package) | opt | — |
| Adaptive Full LED Headlights (standard on i4 M50 xDrive and M440i; optional via Shadowline Package on others) | opt | — |
| Aluminum Wheels 19 x 8.0J (front) / 19 x 8.5J (rear) | — | std |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | — | std |
| Automatic Headlights | — | std |
| 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 |
| Laserlight taillights (with Adaptive Full LED Headlights) | opt | — |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | — | std |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| M high-gloss Shadowline with extended elements (optional) | opt | — |
| M Sport Package (optional) including front apron with large side air intakes, Black high-gloss diffuser element, M leather three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel | opt | — |
| Outside Mirror Approach Lights With 'GENESIS' Logo | — | opt |
| Power-Folding Outside Mirrors - Auto-dimming Side Mirrors | — | opt |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | std | opt |
| Tinted Glass - Solar Control | — | std |
| Welcome Light animation (headlights activate within 10 feet of driver/key) | std | — |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | — | std |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Spare Tire - Compact / Location: Inside Under Cargo | — | std |
| Heated with Timer | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
Powertrain8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | BMW i4430i Gran Coupe 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 with 48V starter generator (11 hp boost) | std | — |
| 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission | std | — |
| Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control (DTVC) | — | opt |
| Intelligent Drive Mode – Comfort, Smart, Eco, Sport, Sport+, Custom | — | std |
| Rev-Match | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire | — | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | BMW i4430i Gran Coupe RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Brembo Braking System (Painted Red or Silver Calipers) | — | std |
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW i4
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 12 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (2), Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Steering (2)
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 25V906000 · 1 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles
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 i4430i Gran Coupe RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 5 trims | — 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) | G70 RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 116 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $3,400 |
| EV range | 266 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 BMW i4 or the 2025 Genesis G70?
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 79.9 to 70.3, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The BMW i4 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.5 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Genesis G70 scores 79.9 and the 2025 BMW i4 70.3. 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 i4 or the 2025 Genesis G70?
2025 BMW i4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 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 i4 and the 2025 Genesis G70?
Where the 2025 Genesis G70 wins: it lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 0, has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 12 filed with NHTSA), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (45 points against 23.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2025 BMW i4 answers: it costs $2,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $3,400) and is rated 116 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe).