Head-to-head
2027 Genesis G70 vs 2027 Porsche Taycan
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 77.6 to 65.7, on tech & comfort, safety. The Porsche Taycan is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.6 and it flips.
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2027 Genesis G70
The 2027 Genesis G70 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the G70 RWD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg…
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A*2027 Porsche Taycan
The 2027 Porsche Taycan is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Taycan 4 Perf Battery P…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Genesis G70
Clear winThe Genesis G70 wins clearly, 77.6 to 65.7, on tech & comfort, safety. The Porsche Taycan is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.6 and it flips.
Tech & comfort 2027 Genesis G70 leads by 81.1
Fuel & range 2027 Porsche Taycan leads by 74.7
Safety 2027 Genesis G70 leads by 25
| Category · weight | 2027 Genesis G70overall 77.6 | 2027 Porsche Taycanoverall 65.7 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 25.3 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 18.9 | |||||||||
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 | 77.6 | 65.7 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Genesis G70: base trim 2.5T RWD · Porsche Taycan: base trim Taycan RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.6 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 2027 Genesis G70 wins
- It lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (53 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2027 Porsche Taycan answers
- It costs $2,400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $3,200).
- It is rated 93 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $111,900 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo GDI | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 300 hp | — |
| Torque | 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 | — |
| Transmission type | 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) | 18.2 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 | — |
| 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
125 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Rear side airbag (Left + Right) (2) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | — |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | std | — |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Brake Assist (included with ESC) | std | — |
| Brembo Braking System | 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 | — |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | std | — |
| Front and Rear Crumple Zones & 5-MPH Bumpers | std | — |
| Haptic: Operates with Lane Keeping Assist | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) | std | — |
| Shift Interlock System | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Locks When Key is Removed | std | — |
| Tamper-proof Door Lock Key Cylinder | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Anti-theft Engine Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | — |
Infotainment19 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation with precise online route calculation, 3D building displays and optimized Charging Planner | — | std |
| 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 | — |
| 6 Speakers (2 front-door-mounted speakers, 2 tweeters, 2 rear speakers, and Subwoofer), Base: TBD W x 6 channel (TBDW, Max.) internal amplifier Supplier: Mobis | std | — |
| AI-supported Voice Pilot with natural conversation, Google-supported POI search, follow-up questions without repeating wake word, voice-activated charging flap, voice-based owner's manual | — | std |
| Antenna: In-Glass (Standard Radio) | std | — |
| App Center with first- and third-party apps (audio/video streaming, navigation, parking, charging) downloadable and updatable in-system | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (expanded integration) | — | std |
| Audio Controls: Volume up/down, Mode, Seek up/down | std | — |
| Battery state of health display | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | std | — |
| E-Shift including GT Sport steering wheel with paddles | std | opt |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System: Generation 2 | std | — |
| HD Radio | std | — |
| New Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with up to 5x higher computing power | — | std |
| Over-the-air updates (OTA) for the infotainment system | — | std |
| Porsche Digital Interaction (PDI) operating concept with 3D vehicle model, freely configurable widgets, Themes app, minimalist icons and dynamic animations | — | std |
| Porsche Electric Sport Sound (reinterpreted, adapts to driving situation based on load and wheel speed) | — | opt |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & Antenna: Shark-fin Style | std | — |
| USB: 2 Front: 1 USB-A data/charge (front console) + 1 USB-C charge only (center console) / 2 Rear: 2 USB-C rear (charge only) | std | — |
| Smartphone tray with magnetic ring mount with up to 25 watts of charging power | std | std |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | std | — |
| 12-volt Outlet: Front Console-mounted | std | — |
| Hands-free Smart Trunk with Auto Open | std | — |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | std | — |
| Keys: 2 Proximity Key Fobs with Alarm and Trunk Release | std | — |
| Power Door Locks: Auto-locking Availability | std | — |
| Remote Releases: Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Remote Releases: Trunk | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Down/Up with Pinch Protection | std | — |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | std | — |
| Cabin Air Filter | std | — |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control | std | — |
| Outside Temperature Display | std | — |
| Rear Seat Heater Ducts (Center Console-mounted) | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats | std | — |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | std | — |
| 8-way Power Passenger Seat | std | — |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | std | — |
Interior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| 3-Spoke Steering Wheel | std | — |
| 8" Color LCD Multi-Information Display | std | — |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | std | — |
| Assist Grips (3) | std | — |
| Cupholders, Dual: Front Center Console-mounted | std | — |
| Door Handles: Satin | std | — |
| Floor Covering: Premium Cut-pile Carpeting | std | — |
| Front Center Console: Fixed Armrest Storage Box (flocked) | std | — |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | std | — |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | std | — |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | std | — |
| Leatherette Wrapped Crash Pad | std | — |
| Locking Glove Compartment (flocked) | std | — |
| Manual Telescopic Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Perforated Leather Wrapped | std | — |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | std | — |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | std | — |
| Shift Lever: Leather-Wrapped | std | — |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | std | — |
| Cargo Area LED Light | std | — |
| Floor Mats: Carpeted | std | — |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | std | — |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | std | — |
Exterior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full LED Headlights: Auto-leveling | std | — |
| 19 x 8.0J (front) / 19 x 8.5J (rear) Aluminum Wheels | std | — |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | std | — |
| Dual Exhaust: Chrome | std | — |
| Heated with Timer | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Paint to Sample catalog — 153 colors (including 16 new colors for MY2027 such as Shark Blue, Python Green, Loretta Purple, Rose Red) | — | std |
| Tinted Glass: Solar Control | std | — |
| Automatic Headlights | std | — |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | std | — |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| Spare Tire: Compact / Location: Inside Under Cargo | std | — |
Powertrain11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | opt | — |
| 2.5L Turbo (2,497 cc) / Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) / Tuned Intake System (TIS) | std | — |
| Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control (DTVC) | opt | — |
| E-Shift with virtual gear changes (8 simulated gears, automatic and manual modes, gear-specific drag torque, virtual rev limiter, virtual rev counter, gear indicator with shift light) | — | opt |
| Intelligent Drive Mode – Comfort, Smart, Eco, Sport, Sport+, Custom | std | — |
| J1772 AC charging port (driver-side fender) | — | std |
| NACS native DC fast charging port (passenger-side fender) with CCS adapter included | — | std |
| Performance Battery Plus (105 kWh) with 320 kW max DC fast charge rating | — | std |
| Rear Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Rev-Match | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Net | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGenesis G70
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Porsche Taycan
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Genesis G702.5T RWD | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $111,900 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 7 trims | $111,900 6 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | G70 RWD | Taycan 4 Perf Battery Plus 19in All Season |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 93 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,200 | $800 |
| EV range | — | 315 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Genesis G70 or the 2027 Porsche Taycan?
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 77.6 to 65.7, on tech & comfort, safety. The Porsche Taycan is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.6 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis G70 scores 77.6 and the 2027 Porsche Taycan 65.7. 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 2027 Genesis G70 or the 2027 Porsche Taycan?
2027 Genesis G70: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Porsche Taycan: 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 2027 Genesis G70 and the 2027 Porsche Taycan?
Where the 2027 Genesis G70 wins: it lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 0 and lists more comfort and tech equipment (53 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2027 Porsche Taycan answers: it costs $2,400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $3,200) and is rated 93 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.