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Genesis GV80 vs Audi A8 comparison

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

Genesis GV80 vs Audi A8: Key differences

Genesis GV80

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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Audi A8

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GV80

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Genesis GV80 is substantially 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 significantly more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

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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 Audi A8 offers clearly 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 noticeably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 588 Nm. That’s about 212 Nm more.

GV80

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

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

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers significantly 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 barely 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
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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
231 - 241 g/km
co2
105 - 260 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Audi
Is the Genesis GV80 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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