Audi A8 vs Genesis G90 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,200
- A8: 1 mpg better, 0.5 cu ft more cargo.
- G90: $2,200 cheaper, 40 hp more.
- G90 wins 6 of 11 measures.
| Measure | A8 | G90 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $96,395 | $94,195 | G90 |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 375 hp | G90 |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 391 lb-ft | G90 |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | A8 |
| Cargo, max | 12.5 cu ft | 12.0 cu ft | A8 |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.5 cu ft | 12.0 cu ft | A8 |
| Rear legroom | 44.3 in | 37.8 in | A8 |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 42.3 in | G90 |
| Length | 208.7 in | 207.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.6 in | 58.7 in to 76.0 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 4,475 lb to 4,773 lb | 4,828 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.8 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 s tested | 5.4 s estimate | G90 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | G90 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A8 L 55 TFSI AWD $95,100 | G90 3.5T AWD $92,700 | $2,400 |
| G90 3.5T AWD $92,700 | A8 L 55 TFSI AWD $95,100 | $2,400 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A8 | G90 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $96,395 | $94,195 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $106,868 | $105,166 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: G90 wins.
A8 wins if Power weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | G90 | 2% |
| MPG | A8 | 5% |
| Power | G90 | 11% |
| Space | A8 | 4% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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