Head-to-head
2027 Genesis G70 vs 2027 Toyota Corolla
The Genesis G70 edges it, 85.8 to 82.3, on tech & comfort, performance, safety. The Toyota Corolla is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.9 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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A2027 Toyota Corolla
The 2027 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid (N…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Genesis G70
Slight edgeThe Genesis G70 edges it, 85.8 to 82.3, on tech & comfort, performance, safety. The Toyota Corolla is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.9 and it flips.
Fuel & range 2027 Toyota Corolla leads by 57.5
Tech & comfort 2027 Genesis G70 leads by 49.1
Performance 2027 Genesis G70 leads by 42.1
| Category · weight | 2027 Genesis G70overall 85.8 | 2027 Toyota Corollaoverall 82.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 42.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 95.8 | ||||||||||||
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 | 86.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 57.9 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 50.9 | ||||||||||||
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 | 85.8 | 82.3 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Genesis G70: base trim 2.5T RWD · Toyota Corolla: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.9 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 more comfort and tech equipment (53 points against 27 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It turns out 311 lb-ft of torque against 151.
- It makes 300 hp against 169.
Where the 2027 Toyota Corolla answers
- It costs $2,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $3,400).
- It is rated 50 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 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 | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo GDI | 2.0-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 169 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.727 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Overall length | 184 in | 182 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in | 70.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 10.5 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 106 cu-ft | 88.6 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) | 3,781 lbs | 2,955 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,691 lbs | 2,955 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,762 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | McPherson | Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link (5-link) | Torsion beam rear suspension |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.2 ft | 35.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 350 mm | 274 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Automatic Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 340 mm | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | Front P225/40R19 / Rear P255/35R19 | P205/55R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.8 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Genesis Connected Services | Toyota Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 60 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 60 months |
| 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
166 features · differences first, then sharedSafety40 differ · 53 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | — |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger belts | — | std |
| Adjustable front shoulder anchors, driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | — | std |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | std | — |
| Brake Assist (included with ESC) | std | — |
| Brembo Braking System | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | — |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | std | — |
| Front and Rear Crumple Zones & 5-MPH Bumpers | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams | — | std |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Haptic: Operates with Lane Keeping Assist | std | — |
| Head-impact protection structure | — | std |
| High-tensile-strength steel body panels | — | std |
| Integrated backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | — | std |
| Lane Tracing Assist | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) | std | — |
| Proactive Driving Assist | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | — | std |
| Shift Interlock System | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Locks When Key is Removed | std | — |
| Tamper-proof Door Lock Key Cylinder | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | std | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System | std | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Ten airbags — includes front and rear side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Ten airbags — includes rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Automatic High Beams | std | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control | std | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver knee airbag | std | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | std | std |
| Engine immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | — | std |
| Antenna: In-Glass (Standard Radio) | std | — |
| Audio Controls: Volume up/down, Mode, Seek up/down | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | std | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with "Hey, Toyota", and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System: Generation 2 | std | — |
| HD Radio | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters and audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist controls | std | — |
| Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | std | opt |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & Antenna: Shark-fin Style | std | — |
| Two front USB-C ports | — | std |
| Two rear USB-C ports | — | 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 | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect — With AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming with Apple Music® and Amazon Music compatibility. Subscription required. 30 days or up to 3GB trial included. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
Convenience14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | std | opt |
| 12-volt Outlet: Front Console-mounted | std | — |
| Front and rear power windows with one-touch auto up/down | — | 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 | — |
| LE Premium Package: Includes Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, panic and trunk-release functions; 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires; and Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | — | opt |
| Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | — | std |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with automatic locking feature | — | 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 | — |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | std | — |
| Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter, and push-button controls | — | std |
| Cabin Air Filter | std | — |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control | std | — |
| Outside Temperature Display | std | — |
| Rear Seat Heater Ducts (Center Console-mounted) | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders | — | std |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | std | — |
| 8-way Power Passenger Seat | std | — |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | std | — |
Interior35 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| 3-Spoke Steering Wheel | std | — |
| 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster | — | std |
| 8" Color LCD Multi-Information Display | std | — |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | std | — |
| Assist Grips (3) | std | — |
| Center console with storage compartment | — | std |
| Cupholders, Dual: Front Center Console-mounted | std | — |
| Digital clock | — | 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 | — |
| Front- and rear-door storage pockets | — | std |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist controls | std | — |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | std | — |
| Leatherette Wrapped Crash Pad | std | — |
| Locking Glove Compartment (flocked) | std | — |
| Manual Telescopic Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Overhead console with maplights | — | std |
| Passenger-side glove compartment | — | std |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | std | — |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | std | — |
| Shift Lever: Leather-Wrapped | std | — |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | std | — |
| Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist controls | — | std |
| Two front cup holders | — | std |
| Two rear cup holders | — | std |
| Day/night rearview mirror | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | — | opt |
| 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 | — |
Exterior21 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full LED Headlights: Auto-leveling | std | — |
| 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires | — | opt |
| 16-in. steel wheels with covers and P205/55R16 tires | — | std |
| 19 x 8.0J (front) / 19 x 8.5J (rear) Aluminum Wheels | std | — |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | std | — |
| Black front grille | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed power outside mirrors with Blind Spot Monitor warning indicators | — | std |
| Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | — | std |
| Dual Exhaust: Chrome | std | — |
| Heated with Timer | std | — |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED headlights | — | std |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| LED taillights and stop lights | — | std |
| Tinted Glass: Solar Control | std | — |
| Automatic Headlights | std | — |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| Spare Tire: Compact / Location: Inside Under Cargo | std | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Rear window defogger with timer | std | std |
Powertrain8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | opt | — |
| 2.5L Turbo (2,497 cc) / Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) / Tuned Intake System (TIS) | std | — |
| Automatic engine shutoff | — | std |
| Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control (DTVC) | opt | — |
| Intelligent Drive Mode – Comfort, Smart, Eco, Sport, Sport+, Custom | std | — |
| Rear Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Rev-Match | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Toyota Corolla
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 | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 7 trims | — 3 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | G70 RWD | Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 50 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,400 | $1,350 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Genesis G70 or the 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The Genesis G70 edges it, 85.8 to 82.3, on tech & comfort, performance, safety. The Toyota Corolla is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.9 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis G70 scores 85.8 and the 2027 Toyota Corolla 82.3. 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 2027 Genesis G70 or the 2027 Toyota Corolla?
2027 Genesis G70: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Toyota Corolla: 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 Toyota Corolla?
Where the 2027 Genesis G70 wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (53 points against 27 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), turns out 311 lb-ft of torque against 151, and makes 300 hp against 169. Where the 2027 Toyota Corolla answers: it costs $2,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $3,400) and is rated 50 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.