Compare the2025 Genesis G70VS 2024 Cadillac CT5-V

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 CT5-V doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The G70 has standard whiplash protection, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the whiplash protection system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The CT5-V doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the G70 and CT5-V have rear cross-traffic warning, but the G70 has Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The CT5-V’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

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 CT5-V doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the G70 and the CT5-V 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, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

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 CT5-V’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the G70 4 years and 30,000 miles longer than Cadillac covers the CT5-V. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the CT5-V ends after only 6 years or 70,000 miles.

The G70’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the CT5-V’s (7 vs. 6 years).

Genesis pays for scheduled maintenance on the G70 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Genesis will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Cadillac only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the CT5-V.

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 6.2 supercharged V8 in the CT5-V.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are better in initial quality than Cadillac vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis above average in initial quality. With 30 more problems per 100 vehicles, Cadillac is rated below average.

The G70 3.3T’s standard 3.3 turbo V6 produces 5 more horsepower (365 vs. 360) than the CT5-V’s standard 3.0 turbo V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the G70 3.3T 3.3 turbo V6 is faster than the Cadillac CT5-V turbo V6 (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the G70 gets better mileage than the CT5-V:

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Genesis G70 higher (4 to 5 out of 10) than the Cadillac CT5-V (3 to 5). This means the G70 produces up to 16.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the CT5-V every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the G70’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the CT5-V:

For better traction and acceleration, the G70 has larger rear tires than the CT5-V (255/35R19 vs. 245/40R19).

The G70’s 255/35R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the CT5-V’s standard 40 series tires.

The G70 has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the CT5-V; it requires you to depend on its run-flat tires, which limits mileage and speed before they are repaired. If a run-flat is damaged beyond repair by a road hazard your vehicle will have to be towed. Some tire options on the CT5-V don’t have a run-flat feature, either.

For better maneuverability, the G70’s turning circle is 2.7 feet tighter than the CT5-V’s (36.3 feet vs. 39 feet). The G70 AWD’s turning circle is 4.9 feet tighter than the CT5-V Blackwing’s (37.7 feet vs. 42.6 feet).

The Genesis G70 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 100 to 300 pounds less than the Cadillac CT5-V.

The G70 is 9.4 inches shorter than the CT5-V, making the G70 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The front grille of the G70 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The CT5-V doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the G70 is quieter than the CT5-V Blackwing:

The G70 has .8 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front legroom and 2.1 inches more rear headroom than the CT5-V.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the G70 3.3T Sport Prestige has a standard power trunk, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button or just by waiting momentarily behind the back bumper, completely leaving your hands free. The CT5-V doesn’t offer a power trunk.

If the windows are left open on the G70 the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the CT5-V can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The CT5-V’s optional cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The G70 3.3T Elite/Prestige/Sport’s standard adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

The G70 has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats cost extra on the CT5-V. The G70 Prestige/Sport also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the CT5-V.

Insurance will cost less for the G70 owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the G70 will cost $3255 less than the CT5-V over a five-year period.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Genesis G70 will be $16584 to $39961 less than for the Cadillac CT5-V.

Motor Trend selected the G70 as their 2019 Car of the Year. The CT5-V has never been chosen.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the G70 as the 2019 North American Car of the Year. The CT5-V has never been chosen.