Head-to-head

2026 BMW i4 vs 2026 Genesis G70

The BMW i4 wins clearly, 98.9 to 65.8, on fuel & range. The Genesis G70 is ahead on safety.

2026 BMW i4

The 2026 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch …

2026 Genesis G70

The 2026 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

2026 BMW i4

Clear win

The BMW i4 wins clearly, 98.9 to 65.8, on fuel & range. The Genesis G70 is ahead on safety.

Fuel & range2026 BMW i4 leads by 79.9

Safety2026 Genesis G70 leads by 2

Category · weight	2026 BMW i4overall 98.9	2026 Genesis G70overall 65.8
Pricew 4	no data	no data
Fuel & rangew 3	100	20.1
Safetyw 4	98	100
Space & cargow 2	no data	no data
Performancew 2	no data	no data
Tech & comfortw 3	no data	no data
Warrantyw 2	no data	no data
Overall	98.9	65.8

BMW i4: model-level data · Genesis G70: model-level data. 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.

Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.

Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

BMW i4

Safety Signal100 A

NHTSA overall—

Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —

Recalls0

Owner complaints1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires

Most complained aboutService Brakes (1), Power Train (1), Steering (1)

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Genesis G70

Safety Signal100 A

NHTSA overall—

Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —

Recalls0

Owner complaints1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires

Most complained aboutElectrical System (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Unspecified (1)

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty

	BMW i4	Genesis G70
Price	—	—
Price range across trims	—	—
Powertrains	BEV	GAS
EPA configuration compared	i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)	G70 RWD
Combined mpg / MPGe	118	24
EPA annual fuel cost	$650	$3,250
EV range	333 mi	—
Basic warranty	—	—
Powertrain warranty	—	—
Roadside assistance	—	—

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2026 BMW i4 or the 2026 Genesis G70?

The BMW i4 wins clearly, 98.9 to 65.8, on fuel & range. The Genesis G70 is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 BMW i4 scores 98.9 and the 2026 Genesis G70 65.8. 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 2026 BMW i4 or the 2026 Genesis G70?

2026 BMW i4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 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.