Head-to-head
2027 Genesis G70 vs 2027 Volkswagen Jetta
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 89.4 to 74.8, on tech & comfort, performance, safety. The Volkswagen Jetta is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo.
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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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The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Jetta, is EPA-rated at 34 …
Verdict · default weights
2027 Genesis G70
Clear winThe Genesis G70 wins clearly, 89.4 to 74.8, on tech & comfort, performance, safety. The Volkswagen Jetta is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo.
Tech & comfort 2027 Genesis G70 leads by 69.8
Fuel & range 2027 Volkswagen Jetta leads by 38.2
Performance 2027 Genesis G70 leads by 42.6
| Category · weight | 2027 Genesis G70overall 89.4 | 2027 Volkswagen Jettaoverall 74.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 61.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 85.4 | ||||||||||||
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 | 83 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 57.4 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 30.2 | ||||||||||||
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 | 89.4 | 74.8 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Genesis G70: base trim 2.5T RWD · Volkswagen Jetta: base trim S FWD. 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 2027 Genesis G70 wins
- It lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 15.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (53 points against 16 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It makes 300 hp against 158.
Where the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta answers
- It costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,400).
- It is rated 34 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
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $23,995 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo GDI | 1.5L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI (EA211evo2) |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | TSI |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 34 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.727 | 3.24 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in | 57.7 in |
| Overall length | 184 in | 187 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in | 70.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 51.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 10.5 cu-ft | 14.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 106 cu-ft | 94.7 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 37.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.7 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.6 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 37.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.8 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,781 lbs | 2,998 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,691 lbs | 2,998 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,762 lbs | 4,167 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 915 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | McPherson | Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link (5-link) | Torsion beam, coil springs, telescopic dampers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Rack and pinion: electric power assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.2 ft | 17.9 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 350 mm | 287 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | electro-mechanical |
| Rear brake diameter | 340 mm | 272 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | Front P225/40R19 / Rear P255/35R19 | 205/60 R16 92H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.8 gal | 12.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Genesis Connected Services | myVW |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in | 55.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 54 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
136 features · differences first, then sharedSafety33 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring) | — | std |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1), Front Passenger (1) | std | — |
| Front Center Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist | std | — |
| Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control - Curve (NSCC-C) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera with Parking Guidelines | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Rear side airbag (Left + Right) (2) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | — |
| 3-point seatbelts with tensioner height adjust | — | std |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | std | — |
| Automatic Post-Collision Braking System | — | 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 | — |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | std | — |
| Front and Rear Crumple Zones & 5-MPH Bumpers | std | — |
| Haptic: Operates with Lane Keeping Assist | std | — |
| High Beam Control (Light Assist) | std | — |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Crash Response System | — | std |
| IQ.DRIVE (Front Assist, Active Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist) | — | std |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera | — | 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 | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go | std | std |
| Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring) | std | std |
| Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags | std | std |
| Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags | std | std |
| Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) | std | std |
| Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor) | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | std | std |
| Standard Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| myVW w/ available Wi-Fi | — | 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 | — |
| 6-speaker sound system | — | std |
| Antenna: In-Glass (Standard Radio) | std | — |
| Audio Controls: Volume up/down, Mode, Seek up/down | std | — |
| Bluetooth connectivity | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | std | — |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System: Generation 2 | std | — |
| HD Radio | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with touch control (DSG w/ shift paddles) | std | — |
| MIB3 Composition Media 8-in touchscreen, USB-C (2 data & charge ports, 1 charge-only port), SiriusXM with 360L (3-mo Platinum Plan trial), voice control | — | std |
| SiriusXM w/ 360L | — | std |
| 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 | — |
| Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (8-inch display) | — | std |
| Wireless App-Connect (CarPlay, AndroidAuto, MirrorLink) w/ multi-phone pairing capability | — | std |
| Wireless charging | std | — |
Convenience10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| KESSY keyless access with push-button start | — | 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 | — |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | std | — |
| Cabin Air Filter | std | — |
| Climatronic Touch dual-zone automatic climate control | — | std |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control | std | — |
| Outside Temperature Display | std | — |
| Rear Seat Heater Ducts (Center Console-mounted) | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | std | — |
| 8-way Power Passenger Seat | std | — |
| Front comfort seats | — | std |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | std | — |
| Manually adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| Rhombus cloth seating surfaces | — | std |
Interior24 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Spoke Steering Wheel | std | — |
| 8" Color LCD Multi-Information Display | std | — |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | std | — |
| Assist Grips (3) | std | — |
| Center & door armrest stitching | — | 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 | — |
| Leather gearshift knob/handle | — | std |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | std | — |
| Leatherette Wrapped Crash Pad | std | — |
| Locking Glove Compartment (flocked) | std | — |
| Manual Telescopic Steering Wheel | 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 | — |
| Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror | std | std |
| Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel | std | std |
Exterior13 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full LED Headlights: Auto-leveling | std | — |
| 16-inch two-tone machined aluminum-alloy wheels | — | std |
| 19 x 8.0J (front) / 19 x 8.5J (rear) Aluminum Wheels | std | — |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | std | — |
| Body-colored bumpers | — | std |
| Dual Exhaust: Chrome | std | — |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| Power-adjustable, manual folding, side mirrors | — | std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | — | std |
| 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 | — |
| Heated side mirrors | std | std |
| LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | std | std |
| LED taillights | std | std |
| Automatic headlights | std | std |
Powertrain8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | opt | — |
| Front-wheel drive | — | std |
| 2.5L Turbo (2,497 cc) / Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) / Tuned Intake System (TIS) | 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 | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Genesis G702.5T RWD | Volkswagen JettaS 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.
Volkswagen Jetta
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Power Train (1), Unspecified (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Genesis G702.5T RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $23,995 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 7 trims | $23,995 – $33,795 5 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | G70 RWD | Jetta |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,400 | $1,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | 3 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Genesis G70 or the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta?
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 89.4 to 74.8, on tech & comfort, performance, safety. The Volkswagen Jetta is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis G70 scores 89.4 and the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta 74.8. 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 2027 Genesis G70 or the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta?
2027 Genesis G70: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Volkswagen Jetta: 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 Volkswagen Jetta?
Where the 2027 Genesis G70 wins: it lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 15, lists more comfort and tech equipment (53 points against 16 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and makes 300 hp against 158. Where the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta answers: it costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,400) and is rated 34 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.