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Genesis G80 vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (370 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G80 or Audi A3 Sportback?

Genesis G80 vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences

Genesis G80

  • clearly more electric range
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Audi A3 Sportback

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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G80

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.

Audi A3 Sportback is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,285 £.

As for electric range, the Genesis G80 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 429 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

A3 Sportback

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 A3 Sportback offers marginally more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 370 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Genesis G80 takes 5.1 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G80 delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

G80

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, Audi A3 Sportback is substantially lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 1,065 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Sportback offers barely more boot space – 380 L compared to 354 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G80 carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 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.

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A3 Sportback

Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 134 - 141 km
Genesis G80
Audi A3 Sportback

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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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Audi A3 Sportback

The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.

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Genesis G80
Audi A3 Sportback

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
570 km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity
354 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,925 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 kg
Payload
410 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
370 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
272 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Audi
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