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Audi A8 vs Toyota Hilux comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 45,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Toyota Hilux?

Audi A8 vs Toyota Hilux: Key differences

Audi A8

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Hilux is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,800 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,522 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Hilux offers clearly more range – reaching up to 257 km, about 199 km more than the Audi A8.

Hilux

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Hilux takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers markedly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 300 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is slightly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries visibly more – 960 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 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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Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Morgan
26 Dec 2025, 17:54:12

It's the best thing there is since you can carry five people and you can push it into jobs that nothing or no one else can handle. By contrast a lambo is only for two people and only for joyrides — your family can't even come — it's garbage because it's useless for daily use or simple work, so toyota is better; on top of that it's cheap and effective. The lambo is insanely expensive and doesn't provide good service; it's trash — what does it have inside to make it so expensive, gold or diamonds or an engine made of banknotes? I stress that it's useless rubbish.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
257 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 - 264 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
715 - 960 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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