G70 vs XC60 comparison

By starting price alone, G70 is ₩20,700,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so see below what differs.

G70 and XC60 compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

What is different

Starting price

G70≈$33,889.63+ (₩45,000,000)
XC60≈$49,478.85+ (₩65,700,000)

Fuel

G70Gasoline
XC60Gasoline, Plugin hybrid

Domestic/imported

G70Domestic
XC60Imported

Top price

G705,970
XC609,120

Fuel/energy economy

G702.5 Turbo 2WD combined 11.2km/L / 3.3 Turbo 2WD combined 9.1km/L
XC60B5 AWD about 9.9km/L (combined, based on external source, needs checking)

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

XC60

What is good

  • Strengths are safety features, calm Scandinavian design and T map-based infotainment.

What could be better

  • The plug-in hybrid is much more expensive, and the gasoline model has ordinary fuel economy.

XC60 official site

At a glance

ItemG70Visit siteXC60Visit site
Starting price≈$33,889.63+ (₩45,000,000)Checked on official page≈$49,478.85+ (₩65,700,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classMid-sizeMid-size
FuelGasolineGasoline, Plugin hybrid
Domestic/importedDomesticImported
Top price5,9709,120
Fuel/energy economy
  • 2.5 Turbo 2WD combined 11.2km/L
  • 3.3 Turbo 2WD combined 9.1km/L
B5 AWD about 9.9km/L (combined, based on external source, needs checking)
Power
  • 2.5 Turbo 304 hp
  • 3.3 Turbo 370 hp (Sport Package, 373 hp for the Graphite Edition)
  • B5 AWD 250 hp
  • T8 AWD engine 317 hp + electric motor (system about 455 hp)
Seats55-seater
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: B5 AWD (mild hybrid) Plus ₩65,700,000
  • Ultra ₩73,300,000
  • T8 AWD plug-in hybrid Ultra ₩91,200,000 (official consumer price)
Good for2030 drivers (in their 20s and 30s) who value fun driving, and people looking for a small Genesis sedanRecommended for mid-size imported SUV buyers who value safety and a luxurious feel.
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanSUV
CompanyGenesis, South KoreaVolvo, Sweden
Plans
      Pros
      • A sports sedan whose strengths are a sharp rear-wheel-drive-based driving feel and a reasonable price.
      • Strengths are safety features, calm Scandinavian design and T map-based infotainment.
      Cons
      • The small body makes the rear seat and trunk cramped, and with only gasoline turbo engines, fuel economy is low.
      • The plug-in hybrid is much more expensive, and the gasoline model has ordinary fuel economy.

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

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

      Related comparisons

      Add other services to compare