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Audi A8 vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Subaru Crosstrek?

Audi A8 vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Subaru Crosstrek is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,466 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 Audi A8 offers significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 435 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 Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 618 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is visibly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers slightly more boot space – 390 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 holds a decisive overall lead 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, Plugin 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
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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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Subaru Crosstrek

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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