Compare the2026 Cadillac VistiqVS 2026 Genesis Electrified GV70

The Cadillac Vistiq has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

A passive infrared night vision system standard on the Vistiq Premium Luxury/Platinum helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The Cadillac Vistiq’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Genesis Electrified GV70 does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Vistiq and the Electrified GV70 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, front seat center airbag, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, 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 and driver alert monitors.

The Cadillac Vistiq weighs 1015 to 1244 pounds more than the Genesis Electrified GV70. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

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

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Cadillac vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Cadillac above average in long-term dependability. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Genesis is rated below average.

The Vistiq’s electric motors produces 132 more horsepower (615 vs. 483) and 134 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 516) than the Electrified GV70’s electric motors.

As tested in Car and Driver the Cadillac Vistiq is faster than the Genesis Electrified GV70:

The Vistiq can travel longer on a full charge than the Electrified GV70 (300 miles vs. 263 miles).

For better stopping power the Vistiq Platinum’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Electrified GV70:

The Vistiq stops shorter than the Electrified GV70:

For better traction, the Vistiq has larger standard tires than the Electrified GV70 (285/45R21 vs. 235/55R19). The Vistiq’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Electrified GV70 (305/35R23 vs. 265/45R20).

The Vistiq’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 Electrified GV70’s standard 55 series tires. The Vistiq’s optional tires have a lower 35 series profile than the Electrified GV70 AWD Advanced/Prestige’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Vistiq has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Electrified GV70. The Vistiq’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the Electrified GV70 AWD Advanced/Prestige.

The Cadillac Vistiq’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Genesis Electrified GV70 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires standard on the Vistiq can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

The Vistiq has a standard automatic load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Vistiq’s wheelbase is 8.6 inches longer than on the Electrified GV70 (121.8 inches vs. 113.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Vistiq is 2.1 inches wider in the front and 1.6 inches wider in the rear than on the Electrified GV70.

For greater off-road capability the Vistiq has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Electrified GV70 (7.2 vs. 6.9 inches), allowing the Vistiq to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Vistiq offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the Electrified GV70 can only carry 5.

The Vistiq has 42.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Electrified GV70 (145.6 vs. 102.8).

The Vistiq has 2.3 inches more front headroom, 1.8 inches more front legroom, 1.4 inches more front hip room, 1.9 inches more front shoulder room, .7 inches more rear headroom, 3.6 inches more rear legroom, 3.8 inches more rear hip room and 2.8 inches more rear shoulder room than the Electrified GV70.

The Vistiq’s cargo area provides more volume than the Electrified GV70.

The Vistiq’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Electrified GV70’s (5000 vs. 3500 pounds).

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the Electrified GV70 Advanced/Prestige, the Vistiq has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

If the windows are left open on the Vistiq the driver can close all of them from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Electrified GV70 can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Cadillac Vistiq has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are only offered on the Electrified GV70 Advanced/Prestige.

The Vistiq has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the Electrified GV70 Advanced/Prestige.

The Cadillac Vistiq stands out above the Genesis Electrified GV70 by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and two of them provide more flexibility. Both vehicles also offer Qi charging for the second row passengers.