Genesis G70 vs. Audi S4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Genesis G70 and Audi S4 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 Genesis G70 and the Audi S4.
When comparing the Genesis G70's and the Audi S4's specifications and ratings, the Genesis G70 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and interior volume. The Audi S4 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Genesis G70's and the Audi S4's specifications and ratings, the Genesis G70 is a better car than the Audi S4.
Pricing: For a new model, the Genesis G70's price is between $43,639 and $57,346, with the Audi S4 priced between $60,760 and $70,238.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Genesis G70 loses 44.4 percent of its value and the Audi S4 loses 48.1 percent of its value. This means the Genesis G70 retains 3.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi S4.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Genesis G70’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Audi S4 base engine makes 349 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Genesis G70 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Audi S4 has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$43,639 - $57,346
Starting MSRP:
$42,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$46,738
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$34,995 - $58,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$60,760 - $70,238
Starting MSRP:
$54,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$48,375
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$31,800 - $79,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,756
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
513
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$52,490
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$35,163 - $100,522
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,697
# Good or Great Deals:
2
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,985
Depreciation %:
45.2%
Resale Value $:
$23,015
Residual Value %:
54.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
49.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
45.2% - 52.6%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$26,695
Depreciation %:
49%
Resale Value $:
$27,805
Residual Value %:
51%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
48.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
33.5% - 53.5%
Genesis G70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi S4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Genesis G70
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9.7 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi S4
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
8.1 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.2 - 14.6
Genesis G70 Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 36Audi S4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
15 out of / 36Ranking
15 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 36Ranking
25 out of / 31Ranking
28 out of / 36Ranking
31 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Genesis G70 Trim Levels
2.5T Standard, 3.3T Sport Advanced
Audi S4 Trim Levels
3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
349 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1370 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.090 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
321 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
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
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
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:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
92.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3781 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
184.4 inches
Wheelbase:
111.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3880 lbs
Width:
79.6 inches
Height:
56.2 inches
Length:
187.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Vik Black Metallic
Blue
Burleigh Blue Matte / Kawah Blue Metallic / Tasman Blue Pearl
Gray
Makalu Gray Mica / Vatna Gray
Red
Cavendish Red Metallic
Silver
Savile Silver Metallic
White
Alta White / Uyuni White Pearl
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Red
Progressive Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Green
District Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Obsidian Black / Obsidian Black w/Red Stitching
Gray
Fog Gray/Obsidian Black
Red
Sevilla Red/Obsidian Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Rotor Gray
Red
Not available