Genesis GV70 Vs. BMW X3 – Luxury SUV Comparison

Genesis GV70 vs. BMW X3 Specs: Which Engine Works Best?

BMW X3 performance is strong, but it starts out far behind the new Genesis GV70. That's because the standard Genesis GV70 engine is a 300-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 311 pound-feet of torque. In contrast, the standard BMW X3 engine only makes 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque – a firm reduction in your highway passing power and acceleration. The BMW X3 does do slightly better in terms of fuel efficiency than the Genesis GV70 MPG, as well as towing capacity, but you lose a good bit of engine performance in the German model.

For the BMW X3 to oust the Genesis GV70 performance, drivers must upgrade to the M50, a performance-grade BMW X3 model. Even then, the Genesis GV70 specs are right behind, as the available 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine creates 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque – easily competing with the BMW X3 variant.

BMW X3 vs. Genesis GV70 Size: Which SUV Feels More Comfortable?

Engines are a hotly contested topic, but the Genesis GV70 vs. BMW X3 size comparison remains competitive. The BMW X3 dimensions look strong, with a longer body of 187.2 inches and a slightly larger cargo space. However, it comes at a price. Take the Genesis GV70 seating specifications, for example. The Genesis GV70 dimensions include a shorter length of 185.6 inches, and yet it offers 41.3 inches of front-row legroom and 37.2 inches of rear-row legroom. The BMW X3 seating is not officially published for a reason: According to Edmunds, the BMW SUV only has 40.2 inches of legroom in the front and 36.3 inches in the back row.¹

The BMW SUV does have slightly more cargo space, at 31.5 cubic feet, but the Genesis GV70 is right behind, at 28.9 cubic feet. By choosing the Genesis GV70, you get both a competitive trunk that is more than capable of holding luggage, groceries, or coolers for school soccer games and more legroom for you and your family. To see just how carefully the Genesis GV70 cabin is constructed to maximize your relaxation, please contact us for a test drive.

BMW X3 vs. Genesis GV70 Safety Rating & Technology Options: Which Model Is Comfier?

But how else do those spacious cabins help you drive from place to place? The BMW X3 and Genesis GV70 are quite competitive for technology by default, with each model starting with leatherette upholstery, impressive seating technology, large touchscreen displays, dual-zone climate control, and much more.

Where the BMW X3 begins to falter again is how it gets available features. The BMW SUV is a single trim with a wide variety of add-on packages. This has some benefits, like a more customized model, but it also means you need to pay for leather seats and a heated steering wheel separately, ramping up the cost of your model.

The Genesis GV70 has comprehensive trim levels:

• 2.5T Standard
• 2.5T Select
• 2.5T Advanced
• 2.5T Sport Prestige
• 3.5T Advanced
• 3.5T Prestige

By climbing these options, you get benefits like three-zone climate control or a 16-speaker sound system, which are not available in any of the BMW X3 packages. At our financing center, you can see in crisp detail just how much further your budget will go to embolden your drive in a Genesis GV70.

A closer competition is the Genesis GV70 and BMW X3 safety rating. Both SUVs received a Top Safety Pick+ Award from the IIHS,^6,7 and that's because they have impressive arrays of safety features, such as sensor technology like Lane Following Assist, standard Blind Spot Detection, and Automatic Rear Braking. However, as you scan our all-new Genesis inventory, you may notice some advanced, available features such as Remote Smart Parking Assist, that are also available with the BMW X3 – though, once again, the BMW model requires you to find the right add-on packages, which can get confusing.