Audi Q2 vs Genesis GV70

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q2 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Genesis GV70 gets a 14.5-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Genesis GV70. The Genesis GV70 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Genesis Audio audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q2 uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Genesis GV70 responds with a Petrol making 224kW and 422Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.2 seconds.

The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis GV70 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q2 measures 4,208mm long on a 2,601mm wheelbase, 507mm shorter than the Genesis GV70 at 4,715mm (2,875mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 542L in the Genesis GV70, giving the Genesis GV70 a 137L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q2's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,568 a year (5.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Genesis GV70 about $2,936 a year (10.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,368 a year less for the Audi Q2.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi Q2), 5 years (Genesis GV70).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the lower starting price ($49,400 against $80,300) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,568 a year against $2,936).

The Genesis GV70: more power (224kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 405L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q2 scores higher, 71 vs 70

The Audi Q2 scores 71 to the Genesis GV70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Audi Q2 ahead by 43 points), safety (Genesis GV70 ahead by 29 points), performance (Genesis GV70 ahead by 22 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,368 less (5.5 L/100km against 10.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 542L in the Genesis GV70.

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