Compare performance (571 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Renault Express?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Renault Express is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,246 £.
Both cars consume an average of 4.6 L/100km – no difference here.
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 offers substantially more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 469 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is considerably lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 739 kg.
Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 700 kg.
The Audi A8 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.
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.
detailsThe Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
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Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
58 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
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co2
121 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
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Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Length
4,393 mm
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Width
1,945 mm
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Width
1,775 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,811 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
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Payload
575 - 700 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manual
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 571 HP
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Power HP
75 - 102 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
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Torque
200 - 240 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2021
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Renault
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