Compare the2022 Genesis G70VS 2021 Chrysler 300

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the G70 are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The 300 doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The G70 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The 300 doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The G70’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the 300 and is only available on 300 Touring L/S.

The G70 Sport Prestige has a standard 360-degree Multi-view Monitor to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The 300 only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

The G70 has a standard blind spot warning system which uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them and moves the vehicle back into its lane. Only the 300 Touring L/S offers a blind spot warning system.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the G70 has a standard cross-path warning system, which uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. Only the 300 Touring L/S has a cross-path warning system.

The G70’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The 300 doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the G70 and the 300 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras and available all wheel drive.

A significantly tougher test than their original offset frontal crash test, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH small overlap frontal offset crash tests. In this test, where only 25% of the total width of the vehicle is struck, results indicate that the Genesis G70 is safer than the 300:

	G70	300
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	MARGINAL
Restraints	GOOD	GOOD
Head Neck Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Peak Head Forces	0 G’s	0 G’s
Steering Column Movement Rearward	0 cm	9 cm
Chest Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Hip & Thigh Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Femur Force R/L	1.6/1 kN	3.7/3 kN
Hip & Thigh Injury Risk R/L	0%/0%	1%/0%
Lower Leg Evaluation	GOOD	POOR
Tibia index R/L	.66/.7	1.21/.58
Tibia forces R/L	2.9/2.4 kN	3/4.7 kN

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its standard headlight’s “Good” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the G70 its highest rating: “Top Pick Plus” for 2021, a rating granted to only 63 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The 300 is not even a standard “Top Pick.”

Warranty

The G70 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The 300’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the G70 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Chrysler covers the 300. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the 300 ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The G70’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the 300’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Genesis pays for scheduled maintenance on the G70 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Genesis will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Chrysler doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the 300.

Reliability

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the engines in the G70 have an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of the 5.7 V8 in the 300.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the G70 has a standard 800-amp battery. The 300’s 730-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the G70 first among compact premium cars in their 2020 Initial Quality Study. The 300 isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2020 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are better in initial quality than Chrysler vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis fifth in initial quality, above the industry average. With 47 more problems per 100 vehicles, Chrysler is ranked 28th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are more reliable than Chrysler vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis 8th in reliability, above the industry average. With 64 more problems per 100 vehicles, Chrysler is ranked 29th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Genesis vehicles are more reliable than Chrysler vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Genesis 14 places higher in reliability than Chrysler.

Engine

The G70 has more powerful engines than the 300:

	Horsepower
G70 3.3T 3.3 turbo V6	365 HP
G70 3.3T 3.3 turbo V6	368 HP
300 3.6 DOHC V6	292 HP
300S 3.6 DOHC V6	300 HP
300 5.7 V8	363 HP

As tested in Car and Driver the G70 2.0T 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder is faster than the Chrysler 300 V6:

	G70	300
Zero to 60 MPH	6.4 sec	6.6 sec
Quarter Mile	14.9 sec	15.2 sec

As tested in Motor Trend the G70 3.3T 3.3 turbo V6 is faster than the 300S 3.6 DOHC V6:

	G70	300
Zero to 60 MPH	4.5 sec	6.4 sec
Quarter Mile	13 sec	14.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	108.5 MPH	97.1 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the G70 gets better mileage than the 300:

			MPG
G70
	RWD	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	21 city/31 hwy
		3.3 turbo V6	18 city/27 hwy
	AWD	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	20 city/28 hwy
300
	RWD	3.6 DOHC V6	19 city/30 hwy
		5.7 OHV V8	16 city/25 hwy
	AWD	3.6 DOHC V6	18 city/27 hwy

In heavy traffic or at stop lights the G70 2.0T’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip with its optional disable switch. The 300 doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

Transmission

The G70’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The 300 doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the G70 3.3T’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the 300:

	G70 3.3T	300	300 V8/AWD
Front Rotors	13.8 inches	12.6 inches	13.6 inches
Rear Rotors	13.4 inches	12.6 inches	12.6 inches

The G70 stops much shorter than the 300:

	G70	300
80 to 0 MPH	220 feet	231 feet	Road and Track
70 to 0 MPH	151 feet	175 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	106 feet	121 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the G70 has larger standard tires than the 300 (225/45R18 vs. 215/65R17).

The G70’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 300 Touring’s standard 65 series tires. The G70’s optional 225/40R19 front and 255/35R19 rear tires have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile than the 300’s optional 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the G70 has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the 300 Touring.

Suspension and Handling

The G70 offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The 300’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The G70 handles at .95 G’s, while the 300 pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The G70 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.3 seconds quicker than the 300 (24.9 seconds vs. 27.2 seconds).

For better maneuverability, the G70’s turning circle is 1.1 feet tighter than the 300’s (36.3 feet vs. 37.4 feet).

Chassis

The Genesis G70 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 500 pounds less than the Chrysler 300.

The G70 is 1 foot, 2.2 inches shorter than the 300, making the G70 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Genesis G70 amounts to more than styling. The G70 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .28 Cd. That is significantly lower than the 300 (.32) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the G70 get better fuel mileage.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the G70 is quieter than the 300S:

	G70	300
At idle	37 dB	39 dB
Full-Throttle	77 dB	80 dB
70 MPH Cruising	65 dB	69 dB

Passenger Space

The G70 has 1.2 inches more front headroom and .8 inches more front legroom than the 300.

Cargo Capacity

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the G70’s trunk can be opened just by waiting momentarily behind the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The G70 3.3T Prestige/3.3T Sport also has a standard power trunk, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The 300 doesn’t offer a power or hands-free opening trunk.

Servicing Ease

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Genesis service is better than Chrysler. J.D. Power ranks Genesis 9th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 46% lower rating, Chrysler is ranked 29th.

Ergonomics

The G70 Sport Prestige has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The 300 doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The G70’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The 300’s parking brake has to released manually.

The G70’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The 300’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The G70’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The 300’s power mirror switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The G70’s headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the 300’s headlights are rated “Poor.”

Recommendations

The G70 was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” in 2019. The 300 hasn’t been picked since 2007.

Motor Trend selected the G70 as their 2019 Car of the Year. The 300 was Car of the Year in 2005.