2019 Genesis G70 vs. 2019 Lexus ES 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Genesis G70 and 2019 Lexus ES 350 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Genesis G70 and the 2019 Lexus ES 350.
When we compare the 2019 Genesis G70's and the 2019 Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Genesis G70 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Genesis G70's and the 2019 Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Lexus ES 350 is a better car than the 2019 Genesis G70.
Pricing: A used 2019 Genesis G70 ranges from $21,627 to $32,000 while a used 2019 Lexus ES 350 is priced between $25,990 to $36,710.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Genesis G70 loses 44.4 percent of its value and the 2019 Lexus ES 350 loses 41.1 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Lexus ES 350 retains 3.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Genesis G70.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Genesis G70’s base engine makes 252 horsepower, and the 2019 Lexus ES 350 base engine makes 302 horsepower. The G70 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 474 miles. The ES 350 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles. This gives the 2019 Lexus ES 350 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Genesis G70. The G70 uses premium unleaded, and the ES 350 uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2019 Lexus ES 350, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Genesis G70, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The 2019 Lexus ES 350 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$42,984
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$25,900 - $74,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$60,362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$25,070 - $121,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,769
Price Range:
$21,627 - $32,000
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$29,968
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,546 - $52,107
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
146
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56,272
# Good or Great Deals:
61
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,192
Price Range:
$25,990 - $36,710
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$36,628
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$20,448 - $72,699
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
305
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
58,269
# Good or Great Deals:
147
Genesis G70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus ES 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Genesis G70
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.1 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Lexus ES 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
22.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 22.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 17.8
Genesis G70 Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 36Lexus ES 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Genesis G70 Trim Levels
2.0T Advanced, 2.0T Sport M/T, 3.3T Advanced, 3.3T Design Edition, 3.3T Dynamic Edition
2019 Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
252 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.083 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 474 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 525 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3516 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
184.4 inches
Wheelbase:
111.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3649 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Victoria Black
Blue
Adriatic Blue / Mallorca Blue
Gray
Himalayan Gray
Red
Havana Red
Silver
Santiago Silver / Siberian Ice
White
Casablanca White
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Green
Sunlit Green
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/Gray Stitching / Black w/Red Stitching / Black/Burgundy
Gray
Gray/Black
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Black w/Striated Black Film Trim
Gray
Not available
Beige
Chateau w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Chateau w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Chateau w/Striated Black Film Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Flaxen w/Striated Black Film Trim