Genesis G70 vs Kia Stinger: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison looks at verified acceleration results for the Genesis G70 and Kia Stinger, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across 22 Genesis tests and 17 Kia tests. Results span 2019–2024 for the G70 and 2018–2022 for the Stinger.
At the top end, the fastest production 0–60 mph time is a tie at 4.4 seconds for both cars. Quarter-mile performance separates them: the fastest production G70 runs 12.7 seconds, while the fastest production Stinger posts 12.9 seconds. Median 0–60 mph figures favor the Stinger, 4.7 seconds versus 4.9 for the G70, showing that different measures highlight different strengths.
The latest shared model year with verified data is 2022, and in that year the G70 holds a 0–60 mph advantage by 0.1 second. Use the tables below to compare individual trims, model years, and test sources, including standout runs such as the 2019 G70 3.3T Sport Sedan, 2019 Stinger GT Sedan, and 2022 G70 3.3T Sport Prestige Sedan.
G70 Fastest 0–60
4.40sec
2019
3.3T Sport Sedan
Stinger Fastest 0–60
4.40sec
2019
GT Sedan
0–60 Winner
Tie
Tests in Database
39
22 + 17
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Category Winners: G70 vs Stinger
Both models split the 6 categories evenly — 2 wins each — making this a closely contested comparison.
| Category | Genesis G70 | Kia Stinger |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 4.40s Tie | 4.40s Tie |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 12.70s Winner | 12.90s |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 4.40s Tie | 4.40s Tie |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 12.70s Winner | 12.90s |
| Median production 0–60 | 4.90s | 4.70s Winner |
| Median production ¼ mile | 13.40s | 13.20s Winner |
| Category wins | 2 | 2 |
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Genesis G70 and Kia Stinger are identically matched on production 0–60, both recording 4.40s.
Fastest Production 0–60
G70
4.40s
2019 · 3.3T Sport Sedan
Stinger
4.40s
2019 · GT Sedan
Identical times
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
G70
12.70s
2022 · 104.0 mph
Stinger
12.90s
2019 · 110.0 mph
0.20s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesAcross all tests, the Genesis G70 and Kia Stinger share an identical overall best of 4.40s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
G70
4.40s
2019 · 3.3T Sport Sedan
Stinger
4.40s
2019 · GT Sedan
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
G70
12.70s
2022 · 104.0 mph
Stinger
12.90s
2019 · 110.0 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Kia Stinger reaches 60 mph in 4.70s — 0.20s quicker than the Genesis G70's median of 4.90s.
| Metric | Genesis G70 | Kia Stinger |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 4.90s | 4.70s |
| Average 0–60 | 5.46s | 5.03s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 13.40s | 13.20s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 13.97s | 13.54s |
| Sample (0–60) | 22 | 17 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Genesis G70 (2024) vs Kia Stinger (2022). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Genesis G70 | Kia Stinger |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
4.50s
3.3T Sport Prestige Sedan |
4.60s
GT2 Sedan |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 13.00s | 13.10s |
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Overlapping Model Years (2019–2022)
3 shared tested yearsRestricted to the 3 years both models overlapped (2019–2022), the Kia Stinger held a 0.05s median 0–60 advantage over the Genesis G70.
Median 0–60 · 2019–2022 era only
G70
4.90s
19 production runs
Stinger
4.85s
4 production runs
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Data Coverage
The Genesis G70 has 22 tests spanning 2019–2024, while the Kia Stinger has 17 tests from 2018–2022.
| Metric | Genesis G70 | Kia Stinger |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 22 | 17 |
| Production tests | 22 | 17 |
| Earliest tested year | 2019 | 2018 |
| Latest tested year | 2024 | 2022 |
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Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.