Both the Q4 e-tron Sportback and the GV60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.
Compare the2024 Audi Q4 e-tron SportbackVS 2023 Genesis GV60
Safety
Warranty
The Q4 e-tron Sportback’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the GV60’s (12 vs. 7 years).
Reliability
From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2023 Auto Issue reports that Audi vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Audi 6 places higher in reliability than Genesis.
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the Q4 50 e-tron Sportback gets better mileage than the GV60 Performance (100 city/89 hwy vs. 97 city/82 hwy MPGe).
The Q4 50 e-tron Sportback can travel longer on a full charge than the GV60 Performance (242 miles vs. 235 miles).
Brakes and Stopping
For better stopping power the Q4 e-tron Sportback’s standard front brake rotors are larger than those on the GV60:
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Q4 e-tron Sportback |
GV60 |
Front Rotors |
14.1 inches |
13.6 inches |
Suspension and Handling
For better maneuverability, the Q4 e-tron Sportback’s turning circle is 1.5 feet tighter than the GV60’s (37.7 feet vs. 39.2 feet).
Cargo Capacity
The Q4 e-tron Sportback has a much larger cargo volume than the GV60 with its rear seat up (26.1 vs. 24 cubic feet).
Towing
The Q4 e-tron Sportback’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the GV60’s (2646 vs. 2000 pounds).
Servicing Ease
J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Audi service is better than Genesis. J.D. Power ranks Audi 8th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 29% lower rating, Genesis is ranked 23rd.
Ergonomics
To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Q4 e-tron Sportback has a standard rear wiper. The GV60 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.
In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Q4 e-tron Sportback Prestige has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The GV60 doesn’t offer headlight washers.
Recommendations
The Audi Q4 e-tron outsold the Genesis GV60 by over two to one during 2022.