Audi Q7 vs Genesis GV80

The Audi Q7 starts from $108,815 before on-road costs, while the Genesis GV80 opens at $119,000. That makes the Audi Q7 the more affordable entry point by $10,185.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $119,697 and $130,900 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q7 by roughly $1,570 in fuel alone.

Both the Audi Q7 and Genesis GV80 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Audi Q7 and 91% for the Genesis GV80.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q7 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Genesis GV80.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q7 and 10 in the Genesis GV80.

The Audi Q7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Genesis GV80 gets a 27-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV80 counters with wireless charging that the Audi Q7 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q7 uses a Petrol MHEV producing 185kW and 370Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Genesis GV80 responds with a Petrol making 279kW and 530Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

The Genesis GV80 has the clear power advantage at 279kW vs 185kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis GV80 is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q7 measures 5,052mm long on a 2,994mm wheelbase, 112mm longer than the Genesis GV80 at 4,940mm (2,955mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 740L in the Audi Q7 and 735L in the Genesis GV80, giving the Audi Q7 a 5L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q7 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,722kg. That 778kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,622/year for the Audi Q7 and $2,936/year for the Genesis GV80. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q7.

Estimated annual total: $2,622 (Audi Q7) vs $2,936 (Genesis GV80). The Audi Q7 saves you roughly $314 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis GV80). Both match on warranty length.