Compare the2025 Audi A6 e-tronVS 2025 Genesis Electrified G80

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Model Availability

Safety

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The A6 e-tron’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The Audi A6 e-tron has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

With its available Active Front Assist, the Audi A6 e-tron is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Genesis Electrified G80, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	A6 e-tron	Electrified G80
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-11 MPH
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	-22 MPH	-22 MPH
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
37 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	-20 MPH
Warning Issued-Brights	2.2 sec	1.1 sec
37 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-20 MPH
Warning Issued-Low beams	1.7 sec	1.1 sec

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Audi A6 e-tron achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Genesis Electrified G80 has not been tested.

The A6 e-tron has a standard Secondary Collision Brake Assist, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The A6 e-tron has Car-to-X Services, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from infrastructure or other vehicles.

Both the A6 e-tron and the Electrified G80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, 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, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Audi A6 e-tron is safer than the Electrified G80:

	A6 e-tron	Electrified G80
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Peak Forces	no contact	35 G’s
Neck Tension	178 lbs.	223 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.75 in	1.22 in
Shoulder Force	156 lbs.	245 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.79 in	1.3 in
Torso Deflection Rate	6 MPH	12 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	312 lbs.	402 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Neck Tension	67 lbs.	112 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.43 in	.63 in
Shoulder Force	112 lbs.	178 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.59 in	.71 in
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	335 lbs.	669 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE

The Audi A6 e-tron (only applies to vehicles with Active Front Assist) has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2025 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The Electrified G80 has not yet been fully evaluated by the IIHS for 2025.

Warranty

The A6 e-tron’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the Electrified G80’s (12 vs. 7 years).

There are over 41 percent more Audi dealers than there are Genesis dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the A6 e-tron’s warranty.

Reliability

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Audi vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Audi 7 places higher in reliability than Genesis.

Engine

The A6 e-tron’s standard electric motor produces 10 more horsepower (375 vs. 365) than the Electrified G80’s electric motors. The A6 e-tron Quattro’s standard electric motors produces 91 more horsepower (456 vs. 365) and 115 lbs.-ft. more torque (631 vs. 516) than the Electrified G80’s electric motors.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the A6 e-tron gets better mileage than the Electrified G80:

			MPGe
A6 e-tron
	RWD	ultra Electric Motor	132 city/120 hwy
	AWD	ultra Electric Motors	125 city/116 hwy
Electrified G80
	AWD	Electric Motors	105 city/89 hwy

The A6 e-tron can travel longer on a full charge than the Electrified G80 on a full charge:

			Miles
A6 e-tron
	RWD	ultra Electric Motor	392 miles
	AWD	ultra Electric Motors	377 miles
		20" Wheels Electric Motors	333 miles
Electrified G80
	AWD	Electric Motors	282 miles

Brakes and Stopping

The A6 e-tron stops shorter than the Electrified G80:

	A6 e-tron	Electrified G80
70 to 0 MPH	176 feet	184 feet	Car and Driver

Tires and Wheels

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the A6 e-tron has standard 20-inch wheels. The Electrified G80’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the A6 e-tron can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

Suspension and Handling

The A6 e-tron Prestige has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The A6 e-tron’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

Chassis

The A6 e-tron is 3 inches shorter than the Electrified G80, making the A6 e-tron easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Audi A6 e-tron amounts to more than styling. The A6 e-tron has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .23 Cd. That is lower than the Electrified G80 (.26) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the A6 e-tron get better fuel mileage.

The front grille of the A6 e-tron uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Passenger Space

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the A6 e-tron a Large car, while the Electrified G80 is rated a Mid-size.

The A6 e-tron has 1 inch more rear headroom and .2 inches more rear shoulder room than the Electrified G80.

Cargo Capacity

The A6 e-tron’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

Ergonomics

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The A6 e-tron’s headlights were rated “Good” to “Acceptable” by the IIHS, while the Electrified G80’s headlights are rated “Acceptable.”

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The A6 e-tron Premium Plus/Prestige has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the A6 e-tron has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer cornering lights.

Model Availability

The A6 e-tron is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The Electrified G80 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

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