Audi A7 vs. Genesis G80
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A7 and Genesis G80 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi A7 and the Genesis G80.
When we compare the Audi A7's and the Genesis G80's specifications and ratings, the Audi A7 has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. The Genesis G80 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Audi A7 and Genesis G80 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Audi A7's and the Genesis G80's specifications and ratings, the Genesis G80 is a better car than the Audi A7.
Pricing: For a new model, the Audi A7's price is between $79,500 and $89,944, with the Genesis G80 priced between $56,293 and $75,429.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A7 loses 58.1 percent of its value and the Genesis G80 loses 51.2 percent of its value. This means the Genesis G80 retains 6.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A7.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A7 is 7.2 out of 10 while the Genesis G80's quality rating is 7.4 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A7 is 7.6 out of 10. For the Genesis G80 the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Audi A7 an advantage in reliability compared to the Genesis G80.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A7’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Genesis G80 base engine makes 300 horsepower. Both the A7 and the G80 are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 579 and 516 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Genesis G80, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Audi A7, a large car, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Genesis G80 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Genesis G80 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
79500 - 89944
Starting MSRP:
72000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
103524
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
72000 - 139000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
56293 - 75429
Starting MSRP:
54400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
73001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38395 - 138800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
117939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
86308 - 151025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7789
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
62679
Price Range:
52074 - 75098
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
78175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
44925 - 144288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
145
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13355
# Good or Great Deals:
53
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
42096
Depreciation %:
0.5846719
Resale Value $:
29904
Residual Value %:
0.4153281
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.55561978
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.46231355 - 0.65484912
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
28306
Depreciation %:
0.52033412
Resale Value $:
26094
Residual Value %:
0.47966588
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.52546863
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.38325409 - 0.63062227
Audi A7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.237255 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
6.87451 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Genesis G80 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.402891 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.308672 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A7
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.7 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.042
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Genesis G80
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.029
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.225245828124904
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.8 - 30.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.929968496097796
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
Audi A7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 17Genesis G80 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A7 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
Genesis G80 Trim Levels
2.5T, 3.5T Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1370 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
425 / 579 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 516 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
24.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4343 lbs
Width:
83.4 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
195.6 inches
Wheelbase:
115.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4112 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
196.7 inches
Wheelbase:
118.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Firmament Blue Metallic
Brown
Madeira Brown Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Manhattan Gray Metallic
Red
Grenadier Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Vik Black Metallic
Blue
Capri Blue Metallic / Tasman Blue Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Makalu Gray Matte / Makalu Gray Mica
Red
Cavendish Red Metallic
Silver
Bond Silver Matte / Savile Silver Metallic
White
Alta White / Uyuni White Pearl Metallic
Green
Hallasan Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Vanilla Beige
Black
Obsidian Black / Obsidian Black w/Gray Stitching / Obsidian Black w/Red Stitching
Brown
Havana Brown
Red
Sevilla Red
