2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe vs 2026 Audi Q7

$79,950 · Crossover

$62,000 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

Deciding between stunning looks and practical savings is a tough call when choosing a premium three-row SUV alternative. The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe brings serious performance aspirations with a robust 375 horsepower output, but it comes at a steep $79,950 MSRP. On the other hand, the 2026 Audi Q7 offers a more accessible entry point at $62,000, giving you nearly $18,000 back in your pocket. The power disparity is significant; the Audi generates only 261 horsepower and achieves 22 combined MPG, compared to the Genesis's extra 114 horsepower. While the GV80 Coupe is shorter by about 4 inches in length (195.5 vs 199.6 inches), the Q7 provides a noted cargo capacity figure, making the decision boil down to high style versus daily budget realities.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2026 Audi Q7

The Audi Q7's better fuel efficiency (22 combined MPG) makes it the cheaper long-term choice for daily driving.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 is the more sensible choice for families due to its $17,950 lower starting price and likely better practicality, despite having less provided cargo detail.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe

The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe clearly appeals to enthusiasts with its significantly higher output of 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque.

💰 Best Value

2026 Audi Q7

With a $17,950 lower MSRP and better fuel economy, the Audi Q7 provides substantially more value.

Choose the Genesis GV80 Coupe if...

You prioritize sheer driving excitement and performance, benefiting from the 375 hp engine.
You desire the striking, statement-making aesthetic of a performance coupe crossover.
Budget is secondary, as evidenced by the $79,950 starting MSRP for the Genesis GV80 Coupe.

Choose the Audi Q7 if...

Saving money is paramount; the Q7 is $17,950 less expensive than the Genesis.
You want better fuel economy, as the Q7 manages 22 combined MPG versus the Genesis's unknown rating.
You need every inch of space, as the Q7 is slightly longer at 199.6 inches and explicitly lists cargo capacity.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Genesis GV80 Coupe	Audi Q7
Length	195.5"	199.6"
Width	77.8"	77.5"
Height	67.3"	68.4"
Wheelbase	116.3"	117.9"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Genesis	Audi
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	—
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓
Headlight Washers	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	—	✓
Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Genesis	Audi
Base Engine Displacement	3.5 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	V6	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	mild hybrid
Horsepower	375 hp @ 5800 rpm	261 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque	391 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm	273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Number of Valves	24	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Genesis	Audi
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
[object Object]	✓	—
[object Object]	✓	—
Center Differential Type	Locking	Limited Slip
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓

Fuel

Feature	Genesis	Audi
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	0/0 mi.	450.0/585.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.1 gal.	22.5 gal.
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	—	20/26 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	—	22 MPG

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Genesis	Audi
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	—
Side View Camera	✓	—
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing	✓	—
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Digital Rearview Mirror	✓	—
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	—	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	—	✓
Cargo Floor Mats	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Genesis	Audi
Infotainment Display	27.0 in	10.1 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Premium Brand Speakers	Bang & Olufsen	—
Stereo Power	1400W	180W
Speaker System	18	10
Surround Audio	Discrete	—
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	✓
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Genesis	Audi
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Genesis	Audi
Front Head Room	40.2 in.	39.9 in.
Front Leg Room	41.6 in.	41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room	60.6 in.	59.5 in.
Front Hip Room	56.7 in.	—
Seat Material: Premium Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	12-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Driver Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Passenger Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Genesis	Audi
Rear Head Room	37.6 in.	38.8 in.
Rear Leg Room	38.7 in.	38.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	57.8 in.	58.5 in.
Rear Hip Room	56.2 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	—
Rear Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Power Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Genesis	Audi
Wheel Material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	20 x 8.5 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	—
Tire Size	265/50R V	255/55R H
Wheel Diameter	—	19 in
Run Flat Tires	—	✓

Suspension

Feature	Genesis	Audi
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Genesis	Audi
Basic Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	10 yr./ 100000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	7 yr./ unlimited mi.	12 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 30000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe and 2026 Audi Q7.

What is the main performance difference between the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe and the 2026 Audi Q7?

The performance gap is substantial; the Genesis GV80 Coupe boasts 375 horsepower, which is 114 more than the Audi Q7’s 261 horsepower. This translates to much quicker acceleration capabilities for the Genesis.

How much more does the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe cost upfront?

The Genesis carries a significantly higher barrier to entry with an MSRP of $79,950 compared to the Audi Q7's $62,000. That's a price difference of $17,950 right out of the gate.

Is the Audi Q7 more fuel efficient than the Genesis GV80 Coupe?

Yes, based on the available data, the Audi Q7 is rated for 22 combined MPG (20 city/26 highway), making it significantly more efficient than the premium unleaded-burning Genesis.

Which vehicle is larger dimensionally, the GV80 Coupe or the Q7?

The Audi Q7 is slightly larger overall, measuring 199.6 inches long compared to the Genesis at 195.5 inches. The Audi is also negligibly wider but slightly taller.

Do both SUVs require premium fuel?

Yes, both vehicles demand premium gasoline; the Genesis GV80 Coupe recommends it, while the 2026 Audi Q7 strictly requires it for operation.

Does the Q7 offer better documented cargo space than the GV80 Coupe?

The provided specifications only list a cargo capacity of 13.6 cu ft for the 2026 Audi Q7. No specific cargo volume was provided for the Genesis GV80 Coupe to make a direct comparison.