G70 vs Seltos comparison

By starting price alone, Seltos is ₩19,880,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

G70 and Seltos compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

G70

What is good

  • A sports sedan whose strengths are a sharp rear-wheel-drive-based driving feel and a reasonable price.

What could be better

  • The small body makes the rear seat and trunk cramped, and with only gasoline turbo engines, fuel economy is low.

G70 official site

Seltos

What is good

  • The full model change adds a hybrid with up to 19.5km/L combined, and it has roomy interior and cargo space for a compact SUV.

What could be better

  • Upper hybrid trims are in the ₩35,000,000 range, overlapping in price with compact SUVs.

Seltos official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemG70Visit siteSeltosVisit site
Starting price≈$33,947.66+ (₩45,000,000)Checked on official page≈$18,950.34+ (₩25,120,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classMid-sizeSmall
FuelGasolineGasoline, Hybrid
Domestic/importedDomesticDomestic
Top price5,9703,636
Fuel/energy economy
  • 2.5 Turbo 2WD combined 11.2km/L
  • 3.3 Turbo 2WD combined 9.1km/L
  • Combined 1.6 Turbo 11.0~12.5km/L
  • 1.6 Hybrid 17.8~19.5km/L
Power
  • 2.5 Turbo 304 hp
  • 3.3 Turbo 370 hp (Sport Package, 373 hp for the Graphite Edition)
  • 1.6 Gasoline Turbo 193 hp
  • 1.6 hybrid engine 105 hp + motor 32kW
Seats55
Price by trim2026 model year, 3 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline 2.5 Turbo ₩45,000,000 ~ Graphite Edition 3.3 Turbo ₩59,700,000. Options priced separately
  • 2026 model year, 8 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Trendy 1.6 Turbo ₩25,120,000 ~ X-Line 1.6 Turbo ₩32,630,000
  • Hybrid Trendy 1.6 Hybrid ₩29,400,000 ~ X-Line 1.6 Hybrid ₩36,360,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩37,360,000. Options priced separately
Good for2030 drivers (in their 20s and 30s) who value fun driving, and people looking for a small Genesis sedanYoung professionals or newlyweds who want a fuel-efficient compact SUV
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanSUV
CompanyGenesis, South KoreaKia, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • A sports sedan whose strengths are a sharp rear-wheel-drive-based driving feel and a reasonable price.
      • The full model change adds a hybrid with up to 19.5km/L combined, and it has roomy interior and cargo space for a compact SUV.
      Cons
      • The small body makes the rear seat and trunk cramped, and with only gasoline turbo engines, fuel economy is low.
      • Upper hybrid trims are in the ₩35,000,000 range, overlapping in price with compact SUVs.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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