Genesis G70 vs Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance

How does the Genesis G70 stack up against the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

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Lexus IS 500 F Sport PerformanceLexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
SpecGenesis G70Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
Horsepower (max)365 hp472 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.6 s4.5 s
Top speed270 km/h240 km/h
Variants21
Body styleLuxury sport sedanFront-engine sport sedan
GenerationG70 (IK)XE30
Production2019 – present2021 – present
Length4,685 mm4,710 mm
Width1,850 mm1,840 mm
Height1,400 mm1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,835 mm2,800 mm

Genesis G70 vs Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance: common questions

Is the Genesis G70 or Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance faster?
The Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 4.3s versus the Genesis G70's 4.4s (0-100 km/h in 4.5s vs 4.6s).
Which has more horsepower, the Genesis G70 or the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
The Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance makes more power: 472 hp (352 kW) versus 365 hp (272 kW) for the Genesis G70.
Is the Genesis G70 or Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance faster on top speed?
The Genesis G70 has the higher top speed at 168 mph (270 km/h), versus 149 mph (240 km/h) for the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance.
What is the main difference between the Genesis G70 and the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
The Genesis G70 is a luxury sport sedan, while the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is a front-engine sport sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
Genesis G70 specs →Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance specs →