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Audi A8 vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Genesis G90?

Audi A8 vs Genesis G90: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Genesis G90

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A8 is marginally cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,783 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

G90

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 A8 offers visibly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 415 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Genesis G90 takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers markedly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 549 Nm. That’s about 251 Nm more.

A8

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, Audi A8 is a bit lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers very slightly more boot space – 390 L compared to 368 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is decisively ahead 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Genesis G90

The Genesis G90 is the brand's flagship limousine, wrapping passengers in a serene cabin that feels bespoke and quietly confident. It delivers a cultured ride, sumptuous materials and clever tech smarts, all served with an understated swagger that makes rear-seat commuters feel like they've finally arrived.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
-
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Genesis
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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