Compare the2023 Kia StingerVS 2023 Genesis G70

The Stinger has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The G70 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the Stinger and the G70 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, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

There are almost 3 times as many Kia dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Stinger’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia first in reliability, above the industry average. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is ranked fourth.

The Stinger GT-Line’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 48 more horsepower (300 vs. 252) and 51 lbs.-ft. more torque (311 vs. 260) than the G70 2.0T’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Stinger GT2’s standard 3.3 turbo V6 produces 3 more horsepower (368 vs. 365) than the G70 3.3T’s standard 3.3 turbo V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the Stinger GT-Line 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder is faster than the G70 2.0T 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder:

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

Regardless of its engine, the Stinger’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. Genesis only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the G70 2.0T.

For better stopping power the Stinger’s brake rotors are larger than those on the G70:

The Stinger stops much shorter than the G70:

The Stinger has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The G70’s suspension doesn’t offer rear gas-charged shocks.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Stinger’s wheelbase is 2.8 inches longer than on the G70 (114.4 inches vs. 111.6 inches).

The Stinger GT2 handles at .91 G’s, while the G70 Sport Advanced pulls only .89 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Stinger executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the G70 Sport Advanced (24.8 seconds @ .79 average G’s vs. 26 seconds @ .68 average G’s).

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Stinger a Mid-size car, while the G70 is rated a Compact.

The Stinger has .1 inches more front shoulder room, .1 inches more rear headroom, 1.6 inches more rear legroom and .2 inches more rear shoulder room than the G70.

On a hot day the Stinger’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the G70 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Stinger’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The G70’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Kia Stinger has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the G70 Advance/Sport Prestige offers wireless charging.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Kia Stinger and the Genesis G70, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Kia Stinger outsold the Genesis G70 by 26% during 2021.