Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Genesis GV70

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi SQ5 Sportback at 5 stars (2025) and the Genesis GV70 at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 89% for the Genesis GV70, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 8 in the Genesis GV70.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-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 SQ5 Sportback 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, ventilated seats, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi SQ5 Sportback uses a Petrol MHEV producing 270kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 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 Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 224kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi SQ5 Sportback measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 2mm longer 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 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 542L in the Genesis GV70, giving the Genesis GV70 a 27L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 200kg 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 Genesis GV70's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.5 m against 11.8 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 SQ5 Sportback costs about $2,166 a year (7.6 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 $770 a year less for the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi SQ5 Sportback), 5 years (Genesis GV70).

Where each one leads

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 224kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $2,936).

The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $109,900), the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 515L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 70

The Audi SQ5 Sportback scores 73 to the Genesis GV70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 24 points), performance (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 19 points), practicality (Genesis GV70 ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi SQ5 Sportback costs about $770 less (7.6 L/100km against 10.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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