BMW i8 (2018 – 2020) vs Genesis G70 (2017 – 2021): specs compared
Both offer around 374 hp at most. The BMW i8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.7 s. The Genesis G70 has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW i8 is the lighter car, from 1,610 kg against 1,630 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
i8
2018 – 2020
|
Genesis
G70
2017 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2018 – 2020 | 2017 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 231 hp | 202 – 370 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 353 – 520 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.7 – 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 1.9 L/100 km | 6.5 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,689 mm | 4,684 mm |
| Width | 1,943 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,293 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,835 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,610 kg | 1,630 – 1,785 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.