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2027 BMW i5 vs Genesis G70
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2027 BMW i5 is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $780 a year to fuel (116 MPGe), versus $2,469 for the 2027 Genesis G70 (24 MPG). That's roughly $1,688 a year, or about $8,442 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- BMW i5
- Genesis G70
Side by side
| BMW i5 | Genesis G70 | |
|---|---|---|
| $780 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,469 |
| 116 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 24 MPG |
| 120 MPGe | City | 21 MPG |
| 113 MPGe | Highway | 29 MPG |
| 28.9 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 328 mi | Driving range | — |
| 98 cu ft | Passenger volume | 94 cu ft |
| 11 cu ft | Cargo volume | 10 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 373 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| 8 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Gas |
| Electricity | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| Electric motor (250 kW) | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo |
| Single-speed | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
BMW i5 vs Genesis G70 across model years
- BMW i5
- Genesis G70
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the BMW i5 has more passenger space (98 vs. 94 cu ft); the BMW i5 has more cargo space (11 vs. 10 cu ft).
Among 13 2027 compact cars, the BMW i5 ranks 2nd and the Genesis G70 13th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the BMW i5 is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Genesis G70; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2027 BMW i5 or the 2027 Genesis G70?
Measured by cost to drive, the BMW i5. The BMW i5 is rated 116 MPGe combined and the Genesis G70 24 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2027 BMW i5 vs. the Genesis G70 per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, about $780 for the BMW i5 and $2,469 for the Genesis G70.
Which has more cargo space?
The BMW i5, with 11 cu ft of luggage volume versus 10 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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