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Genesis G80 vs Audi A1 comparison

Compare performance (370 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G80 or Audi A1?

Genesis G80 vs Audi A1: Key differences

Genesis G80

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Audi A1

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,314 £.

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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 Genesis G80 offers significantly more power – delivering 370 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G80 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G80 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

G80

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 A1 is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 1,235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G80 offers very slightly more boot space – 354 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G80 carries barely more – 490 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 comes out clearly 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.

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Audi A1

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
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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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Genesis G80
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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
570 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
354 L
Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,925 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
490 kg
Payload
410 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
370 HP
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
272 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Audi
Is the Genesis G80 offered with different drivetrains?

The Genesis G80 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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