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Genesis G70 vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

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

Genesis G70 vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

Genesis G70

  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Audi A5 Sportback

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G70

Costs and Efficiency:

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

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 substantially more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

A5 Sportback

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 clearly 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

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.

G70

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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 barely 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 slightly 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 far 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.

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

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity
330 L
Trunk capacity
331 L
Length
4,685 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
413 - 452 kg
Payload
475 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Genesis G70?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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