Audi A8 vs Honda HR-V – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Honda HR-V has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the Audi A8 costs 91400 £. That’s a price difference of around 61629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda HR-V manages with 5.40 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Audi A8 with 7 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

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 A8 has a decisively edge – offering 571 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 440 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Honda HR-V takes 10.60 s. That’s about 6.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A8 performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda HR-V tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 pulls convincingly stronger with 800 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 547 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Honda HR-V is significantly lighter – 1452 kg compared to 2035 kg. The difference is around 583 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A8 offers distinct more room – 505 L compared to 319 L. That’s a difference of about 186 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A8 convincingly takes the win – 700 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 282 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi A8 proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi A8 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.