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Audi A4 Avant vs Audi Q8 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 65,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Audi Q8 e-tron?

Audi A4 Avant vs Audi Q8 e-tron: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • barely more power
  • moderately more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A4 Avant is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,815 £.

Q8 e-tron

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers barely more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is noticeably faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers noticeably more torque with 973 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 373 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is clearly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 990 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers moderately more boot space – 569 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers barely more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 142 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries marginally more – 595 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant holds a slight edge in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Audi Q8 e-tron

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Audi A4 Avant
Audi Q8 e-tron

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
4,915 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
515 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Audi
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