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Audi A5 Avant vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Genesis G70?

Audi A5 Avant vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Genesis G70

  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Genesis G70 is marginally cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,060 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

G70

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers substantially more torque with 825 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis G70 is marginally lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 1,785 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers very slightly more boot space – 361 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,600
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 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
Genesis G70

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Dimensions and Body

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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
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
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, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Genesis
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