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Audi A8 vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or VW ID.7 Touring?

Audi A8 vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly 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.

VW ID.7 Touring is substantially cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,310 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers substantially more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 631 km more than the Audi A8.

ID.7 Touring

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 considerably more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 231 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers a bit more torque with 800 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 121 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 barely lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 156 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers markedly more boot space – 605 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries markedly more – 700 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring is decisively ahead 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.

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ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
459 - 465 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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