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Audi A5 Sportback vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Genesis G70?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

Genesis G70

  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely lighter

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Genesis G70 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,646 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

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 Sportback offers substantially 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 Sportback 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.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback is barely faster – 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: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers considerably more torque with 825 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis G70 is barely lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers marginally more boot space – 331 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries somewhat more – 530 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is clearly superior overall 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.

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A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • 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 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 84 - 110 km
Audi A5 Sportback
Genesis G70

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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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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 Sportback
Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,175 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 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
250 km/h
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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