Audi RSQ8 vs Genesis Electrified GV70
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 58
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 16 Aug 2026, price 24 Sep 2026
Audi RSQ8
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$257,227
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 471kW
- Economy
- 12.2 L/100km
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 605L
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Genesis Electrified GV70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 360kW
- Energy use
- 20 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 503L
Top CarSorted Score, 71 vs 58
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$257,227RRP
- no option data for this car
$132,800RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi RSQ8 Performance
$257,227
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 17 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $1,166 a week in repayments ($257,227 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Genesis Electrified GV70 Signature Performance AWD
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $591 a week in repayments ($132,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 starts $124,427 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$591/wk(≈$2,561/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis Electrified GV70 at $132,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi RSQ8Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Audi RSQ8. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Audi RSQ8 and 10 on the Genesis Electrified GV70.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi RSQ8
None open on our record
Genesis Electrified GV70
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
74kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 350kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 350kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi RSQ8 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Genesis Electrified GV70 gets a 14.5-inch display and 27-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi RSQ8 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Genesis Electrified GV70. The Genesis Electrified GV70 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi RSQ8 gets leather upholstery while the Genesis Electrified GV70 offers nappa leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi RSQ8 uses a Petrol producing 471kW and 850Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.6 seconds.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 responds with a Electric Motor making 360kW and 700Nm, paired to a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds.
The Audi RSQ8 has the clear power advantage at 471kW vs 360kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi RSQ8 is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi RSQ8 measures 5,012mm long on a 2,998mm wheelbase, 297mm longer than the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 4,715mm (2,875mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi RSQ8 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 605L in the Audi RSQ8 and 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, giving the Audi RSQ8 a 102L advantage.
For towing, the Audi RSQ8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 turns in a 11.5 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Audi RSQ8's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi RSQ8 costs about $3,477 a year (12.2 L/100km) and electricity for the Genesis Electrified GV70 about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi RSQ8) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi RSQ8), 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70).
Where each one leads
The Audi RSQ8: more power (471kW against 360kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (605L against 503L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).
The Genesis Electrified GV70: the lower starting price ($132,800 against $257,227).
The Verdict
Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 58
The Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 71 to the Audi RSQ8's 58 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 33 points), value (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 20 points). Boot space with the seats up: 605L in the Audi RSQ8, 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$591/wk(≈$2,561/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis Electrified GV70 at $132,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi RSQ8Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi RSQ8 and Genesis Electrified GV70?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 is the cheapest at $132,800 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi RSQ8 by $124,427.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis Electrified GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). We hold no ANCAP data for Audi RSQ8, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi RSQ8 has the largest boot at 605L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi RSQ8 has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi RSQ8 makes the most power at 471kW. The Audi RSQ8 is quickest to 100km/h in 3.6s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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