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Audi A8 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Lotus Eletre?

Audi A8 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • markedly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

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.

Lotus Eletre is barely cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,666 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 512 km more than the Audi A8.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers a bit more torque with 985 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is markedly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far ahead overall 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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