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Audi A5 Avant vs Genesis G70 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 38600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Genesis G70?

Audi A5 Avant

Genesis G70

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Genesis G70 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38600 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1603 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

G70

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant has a distinct edge – offering 367 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.10 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Genesis G70 tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls slightly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm difference.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Genesis G70 offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Genesis G70 is slight lighter – 1727 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers noticeable more room – 476 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 146 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant slightly takes the win – 535 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Avant proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £40,200
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
Genesis G70

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 blends sleek, low-slung styling with a cabin that feels more bespoke than bargain-bin, delivering driver-focused dynamics that make long runs and twisty roads equally entertaining. With premium materials, thoughtful tech and a value proposition that nudges past its German rivals, it’s the kind of compact executive that feels serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Audi A5 Avant
Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
38600 - 44500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1727 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4685 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1400 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021 - 2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Genesis
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.