BMW I3 vs Genesis G70
What's the difference?

BMW I3

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2020 price

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Genesis G70

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2024 price

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Summary

2020 BMW I3

2024 Genesis G70

By James Cleary

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Twin Turbo V6, 3.3L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric range

270 km

10.4L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

14.6 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

42.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Design
Dynamics
Tech

Gorgeous looks
After-purchase program
One highly-specified variant

Dislikes

Pricey
Tight rear room
Short warranty

Relatively small cabin space
Not heaps of individual storage
Road and wind noise creeps in

2020 BMW I3 Summary

It’s easy to forget BMW was paddling into the growing electric vehicle wave when it was only a gentle swell. It took off early with the i3 city car, which believe it or not has been in the Aussie new car market for six years.

While the German maker has long been developing the concept of electrified powertrains in existing models, the i3 was the result of a dramatically different approach, showcasing the use of exotic materials and innovative packaging.

Like its i8 supercar sibling, the i3 won’t be replaced with a new-generation version, but BMW says it will continue to develop this high-tech hatch before it departs, and we spent a week in the sporty i3s to see how it stands up in 2020.

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2024 Genesis G70 Summary

I’m family testing the updated Genesis G70 this week, which has seen some tweaks to its technology and safety systems.

The G70’s release also sees the line-up trimmed to one highly-specified Sport Luxury grade, available as a four-cylinder Shooting Brake wagon or the V6 sedan on test here.

It competes with other mid-size sedans like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. So, how does the G70 handle life with a small family of three? Keep reading to find out!

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Deep dive comparison

2020 BMW I3 2024 Genesis G70

Verdict

Yes, it’s pricey for a small hatch, but this little BMW is a city car like no other. The i3s is tailor made for the urban environment, and six years on retains the quirkiness and charisma that stood it apart at launch, and it can still hold its head high among the current EV crop.

Verdict

The updated Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Luxury is beautiful to look at and drive. It features premium features, trims and great power but the cabin is tight on space. Which makes it a little awkward to use, so this will suit a small family best or families where this may not be the primary mover. That said, I love the after-care program and it suited my small family of three, so it gets an 8.0/10 from us.

BMW I3 vs Genesis G70 What's the difference?

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Verdict

BMW I3 vs Genesis G70
What's the difference?