2019 Genesis G70 vs. 2019 Volvo S60
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Genesis G70 and 2019 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60.
In comparing the 2019 Genesis G70's and the 2019 Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Genesis G70 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2019 Volvo S60 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Genesis G70's and the 2019 Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Volvo S60 is a better car than the 2019 Genesis G70.
Pricing: A used 2019 Genesis G70 ranges from $17,995 to $29,994 while a used 2019 Volvo S60 is priced between $15,981 to $27,484.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Genesis G70 loses 49 percent of its value and the 2019 Volvo S60 loses 52.4 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Genesis G70 retains 3.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Volvo S60.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Genesis G70’s base engine makes 252 horsepower, and the 2019 Volvo S60 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The G70 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 474 miles. The S60 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 522 miles. This gives the 2019 Volvo S60 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Genesis G70. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2019 Volvo S60 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Genesis G70 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The 2019 Volvo S60 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:
34900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
42984
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
25900 - 74200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
42984
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
25900 - 74200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23668
Price Range:
17995 - 29994
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
26773
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
19270 - 45859
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
105
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
67894
# Good or Great Deals:
49
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22005
Price Range:
15981 - 27484
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
26773
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
19270 - 45859
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
89
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
69234
# Good or Great Deals:
47
Genesis G70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo S60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Genesis G70
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.5 - 14.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Volvo S60
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.5 - 14.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.047
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.659004434500515
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.0 - 17.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.146436004996847
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.0 - 17.0
Genesis G70 Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
19 out of / 36Ranking
19 out of / 36Volvo S60 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
25 out of / 36Ranking
25 out of / 36Ranking
28 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
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 Volvo S60 Trim Levels
T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design
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:
4 years / 50000 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:
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
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:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 36 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 522 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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:
Available
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:
Available
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:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
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:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.0 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:
3657 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
187.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Victoria Black
Blue
Adriatic Blue / Mallorca Blue
Gray
Himalayan Gray
Red
Havana Red
Silver
Santiago Silver / Siberian Ice
White
Casablanca White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Birch Light Metallic / Osmium Grey Metallic / Pebble Grey Metallic / Pine Grey Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Crystal White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/Gray Stitching / Black w/Red Stitching / Black/Burgundy
Gray
Gray/Black
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Not available
White
Blond
