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Audi Q8 vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Genesis G70?

Audi Q8 vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Audi Q8

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

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,760 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 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 Q8 offers clearly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 395 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm more.

Q8

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 visibly lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 448 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers substantially more boot space – 605 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 275 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 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 £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 80 km
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Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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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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Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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