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Audi A5 Sportback vs Genesis G80 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 370 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Genesis G80?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Genesis G80: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Genesis G80

  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space

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.

Audi A5 Sportback is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,085 £.

As for electric range, the Genesis G80 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 460 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

G80

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers substantially more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 370 HP. That’s roughly 269 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Genesis G80 takes 5.1 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers moderately more torque with 825 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

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, Audi A5 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 640 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G80 offers marginally more boot space – 354 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries very slightly more – 530 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is clearly ahead 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 G80

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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 G80

The Genesis G80 is a quietly confident executive sedan that marries elegant, restrained design with an interior that feels bespoke rather than mass-produced. For buyers who crave flagship comfort and poise without the badge theatrics, the G80 serves serious luxury and refinement with a touch of surprising value — like a tuxedoed chauffeur who secretly loves great playlists.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Genesis G80

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
570 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
354 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,175 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
370 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
272 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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