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Audi A8 vs Renault Express comparison

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?

Audi A8 vs Renault Express: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Express

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Express

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 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.

A8

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.

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
Audi A8
Renault Express

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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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Renault Express

The 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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Audi A8
Renault Express

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Renault
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