2021 Cadillac CT5-V vs Genesis G70

The Cadillac CT5-V builds off the Sport trim with more performance, gaining a more powerful version of the V6 engine. It comes with a starting price of $47,795, and comes standard with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with 306 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. It also features Magnetic Ride Control for improved ride and handling, electronic limited-slip differential to improve traction, and Brembo front brakes. The CT5-V will give you between 19/28 and 18/26 mpg city/highway, depending on whether you get rear- or all-wheel drive. It seats five people comfortably up front on premium leatherette seating, and features a standard leather-wrapped performance steering wheel with V-Mode button and Magnesium paddle shifters. Sport-bolstered front seating, driver memory settings, and front 18-way seat adjuster, including 4-way power lumbar adjustment is standard. Its exterior features gloss-black moldings, black body-color door handles, additional black accents, and a performance design front fascia with dark aero mesh.

The Genesis G70 features a handsome interior with top-notch materials, including soft leather surfaces. Higher trims will feature more luxury with a suede headliner and quilted leather. It will seat five people on well-cushioned, supportive seats; and it comes standard with power-adjustable front seats, heated front seats, and a rear-seat reminder. Leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. There is less space in the rear, limiting the leg- and headroom and taller passenger seating. The G70 comes in two trims: 2.0T and 3.3T, with a starting price of $37,525 for the 2.0T and $42,100 for the 3.3T. You will have two engine options – a 252-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder base engine and an available 365-horsepower twin-turbo V6. Both are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is estimated at 21/31 mpg and 18/27 mpg city/highway depending on which engine you choose.

Technology is one of Cadillac’s added strong points. It features Cadillac’s CUE infotainment system with a 10-inch touch screen and voice recognition, providing great details and graphics. It also features three USB ports, wireless android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 15-speaker Bose premium stereo, satellite radio, HD Radio, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and wireless device charging. A 12-inch digital instrument cluster is available. The CT5-V offers plenty of standard and available driver-assistance features including forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, safety alert seat, automatic emergency braking, LED reflective windshield collision alert, lane change alert with side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, and rear park assists. Super Cruise is available on the CT5-V, as well as Driver Awareness Plus Package that adds lane keep assist with lane departure warning and IntelliBeam, auto high-beam assist, and following distance indicator.

The G70 gets an updated infotainment system, with a 10.25-inch touch screen, navigation, six speaker stereo, satellite radio, HD Radio, two USB ports, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. A 15-speaker Lexicon audio system, as well as wireless device charging is available. The G70 also offers an array of standard safety features that include a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, intersection assist, pedestrian detection, vehicle exit warning, adaptive cruise control, and driver drowsiness monitoring.