Audi RSQ8 vs Genesis GV60
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Genesis GV60 scores higher, 73 vs 58
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Aug 2026, price 17 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 GV60
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$88,300
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 168kW
- Energy use
- 18 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 432L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 58
Genesis Australia offer: 5.99% finance, ends 30 Nov 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 30 Nov 2026
Offer from Genesis Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
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$257,227RRP
- no option data for this car
$88,300RRP
- 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 GV60 Advanced RWD
$88,300
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $385 a week in repayments ($88,300 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Genesis GV60 starts $168,927 lower on RRP.
The Genesis GV60 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Audi RSQ8 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
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 ≈$385/wk(≈$1,669/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis GV60 at $88,300 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
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Genesis GV60Driva 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 7 on the Genesis GV60.
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 GV60
- REC-006491 · published 27 Nov 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the windscreen may have insufficient adhesion and could detach from the vehicle whilst driving.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- REC-006234 · published 2 Jan 2025Due to a software issue, the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may develop an internal fault causing the 12 Volt battery to stop charging.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2024
- REC-005943 · published 16 Apr 2024Due to a software issue in the Integrated Charging Control Unit, the auxiliary 12 Volt battery may not charge as intended, resulting in battery drainage and loss of motive power.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- 2 more on the model page.
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 235kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 235kW 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 GV60 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-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 GV60. The Genesis GV60 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 GV60 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 GV60 responds with a Electric Motor making 168kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.
The Audi RSQ8 has the clear power advantage at 471kW vs 168kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi RSQ8 is 4.2s 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, 497mm longer than the Genesis GV60 at 4,515mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi RSQ8 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 605L in the Audi RSQ8 and 432L in the Genesis GV60, giving the Audi RSQ8 a 173L advantage.
For towing, the Audi RSQ8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 1,900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Genesis GV60 turns in a 11.9 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 GV60 about $864 a year (18 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi RSQ8) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV60). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi RSQ8), 5 years (Genesis GV60).
Where each one leads
The Audi RSQ8: more power (471kW against 168kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (605L against 432L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,600kg).
The Genesis GV60: the lower starting price ($88,300 against $257,227).
The Verdict
Genesis GV60 scores higher, 73 vs 58
The Genesis GV60 scores 73 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: performance (Audi RSQ8 ahead by 50 points), value (Genesis GV60 ahead by 35 points). Boot space with the seats up: 605L in the Audi RSQ8, 432L in the Genesis GV60.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$385/wk(≈$1,669/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis GV60 at $88,300 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
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Genesis GV60Driva 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 GV60?
The Genesis GV60 is the cheapest at $88,300 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi RSQ8 by $168,927.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis GV60 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). 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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