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Audi A8 vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Genesis GV80?

Audi A8 vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Genesis GV80

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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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 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 GV80 is significantly cheaper – starting at 59,400 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,989 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

GV80

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 significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 267 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Genesis GV80 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 588 Nm. That’s about 212 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is very slightly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers substantially more boot space – 735 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 345 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries very slightly more – 700 kg compared to 690 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 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
Audi A8
Genesis GV80

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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 GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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Audi A8
Genesis GV80

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
-
Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
660 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
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Genesis
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