Genesis G70 vs Audi RS4
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Genesis G70

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Audi RS4

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Summary

2024 Genesis G70

2024 Audi RS4

By Emily Agar

By John Law

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Twin Turbo V6, 3.3L

Twin Turbo V6, 2.9L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency

10.4L/100km (combined)

9.5L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Gorgeous looks
After-purchase program
One highly-specified variant

Suspension prowess
Responsive transmission
Snug bucket seats

Dislikes

Relatively small cabin space
Not heaps of individual storage
Road and wind noise creeps in

Cabin tech is ageing
Engine lacks ferocity
Firm over speed humps

2024 Genesis G70 Summary

I’m family testing the updated Genesis G70 this week, which has seen some tweaks to its technology and safety systems.

The G70’s release also sees the line-up trimmed to one highly-specified Sport Luxury grade, available as a four-cylinder Shooting Brake wagon or the V6 sedan on test here.

It competes with other mid-size sedans like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. So, how does the G70 handle life with a small family of three? Keep reading to find out!

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2024 Audi RS4 Summary

It's the end of the line for that Audi A4 as we know it. In saying goodbye to the ‘B9’ generation A4 that launched in 2015, we welcome the Audi RS4 Competition Plus.

It is the most hardcore example of the breed yet, sitting lower to the floor with hard-edged gear changes, lightweight wheels and snuggly bucket seats. You can also get it in swoopy RS5 Sportback guise.

Audi is only bringing 75 units of each down under as a swan song for the B9 generation RS4 and RS5 before the even-numbered model moves into its all-electric future.

As we’ll go on to discover, these two special models see the A4 and A5 bow out in style.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Genesis G70 2024 Audi RS4

Verdict

The updated Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Luxury is beautiful to look at and drive. It features premium features, trims and great power but the cabin is tight on space. Which makes it a little awkward to use, so this will suit a small family best or families where this may not be the primary mover. That said, I love the after-care program and it suited my small family of three, so it gets an 8.0/10 from us.

Verdict

What a way to send off this generation of Audi RS4 and RS5. The extra focus courtesy of those trick coil overs and drama from the exhaust plus the sharper gear changes deliver the best Audi has done with these RS products.

There are some compromises, with the suspension favouring outright control over low-speed comfort. It’s also true that the current BMW’s M3 and M4 are more impressive, but when the products are nearly seven years fresher than Audi’s, what do you expect?

Plus, those looking for a more restrained and polite fast executive sedan (or wagon) will gel with the Audi’s sophistication. There aren’t many of these Competition Plus RS4 and RS5s coming to Australia and they are impressive visually and from behind the wheel. It’s a fitting way to send off the current generations.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with accommodation and meals provided.

Genesis G70 vs Audi RS4 What's the difference?

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Genesis G70 vs Audi RS4
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