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VW Golf Variant vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or Genesis G90?

VW Golf Variant vs Genesis G90: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Genesis G90

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf Variant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Golf Variant is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,307 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

G90

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 Genesis G90 offers clearly more power – delivering 415 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G90 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G90 delivers clearly more torque with 549 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 189 Nm more.

Golf Variant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 894 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers clearly more boot space – 611 L compared to 368 L. That’s a difference of about 243 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries barely more – 547 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
114 - 159 g/km
co2
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
-
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Genesis
What drive types are available for the VW Golf Variant?

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

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