Maserati Quattroporte vs Genesis G70
What's the difference?

Maserati Quattroporte

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2016 price

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Genesis G70

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2024 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz A35

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C43

Mercedes-Benz C63

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz E53

Mercedes-Benz EQS

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Summary

2016 Maserati Quattroporte

2024 Genesis G70

By Peter Anderson

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Twin Turbo V6, 3.3L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

9.6L/100km (combined)

10.4L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Terrific powertrain
Huge luxurious cabin
Great looks and badge

Gorgeous looks
After-purchase program
One highly-specified variant

Dislikes

Iffy entertainment software
Weird sensations through electric steering
Some dodgy plastic chrome bits

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

2016 Maserati Quattroporte Summary

Maserati's Quattroporte is part of a dying breed. A decade or so ago, the European manufacturers took a huge amount of pride in their range-topping big luxury sedans, cars you can either drive or be driven in, bristling with the latest technology.

In 2015, all we hear about are the range-topping SUVs from those makers, with cars like the S-Class and 7 Series fading slowly into irrelevance.

While by no means low-tech, the Maserati Quattroporte takes the high style route, focussing on a luxurious interior with that handmade feel.

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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

2016 Maserati Quattroporte 2024 Genesis G70

Verdict

Beauty is way more than skin-deep in the Quattroporte and while the 330 doesn't have the punch of the S, it's hardly that much slower. Maserati reasons you will want to spend the $25,000 saved on options, concentrating on the Italian craftsmanship rather than the outright performance available in the V8 or the efficiency of the less aurally attractive diesel.

As with any car of this type, you've got to want one in the first place, but for a big, beautiful sedan, there's nothing as good looking this side of an Aston Rapide. The Quattroporte 330 does nothing to dim the allure of Modena's big mover and, if you're that way inclined, nobody on the outside will ever know.

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.

Maserati Quattroporte vs Genesis G70 What's the difference?

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Maserati Quattroporte vs Genesis G70
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