Compare the2026 Toyota GR CorollaVS 2026 Genesis G70

The GR Corolla has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The G70 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the GR Corolla. But it costs extra on the G70.

Both the GR Corolla and the G70 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

There are almost 6 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the GR Corolla’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the GR Corolla’s reliability 21 points higher than the G70.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 51 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is ranked 22nd.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota third in overall reliability. Genesis is ranked 14th.

As tested in Motor Trend the Toyota GR Corolla is faster than the G70 2.5T 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the GR Corolla gets better mileage than the G70:

The GR Corolla offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and fuel economy. The G70 doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

For better stopping power the GR Corolla’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the G70:

The GR Corolla stops much shorter than the G70:

For better traction, the GR Corolla has larger tires than the G70 (235/40R18 vs. 225/40R19).

The GR Corolla handles at 1.02 G’s, while the G70 3.3T Sport Prestige pulls only .90 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The GR Corolla executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.3 seconds quicker than the G70 Sport Prestige AWD (24.9 seconds @ .74 average G’s vs. 26.2 seconds @ .69 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the GR Corolla’s turning circle is .2 feet tighter than the G70’s (36.1 feet vs. 36.3 feet). The GR Corolla’s turning circle is 1.6 feet tighter than the G70 AWD’s (36.1 feet vs. 37.7 feet).

The Toyota GR Corolla may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 700 pounds less than the Genesis G70.

The GR Corolla is 10.8 inches shorter than the G70, making the GR Corolla easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The GR Corolla’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The G70 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the GR Corolla has a standard rear wiper. The G70 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota GR Corolla has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the G70 Prestige offers wireless charging.

The GR Corolla was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2023. The G70 hasn’t been picked since 2019.

The Toyota Corolla outsold the Genesis G70 by over 18 to one during 2024.