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Audi A8 vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or VW Polo?

Audi A8 vs VW Polo: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • significantly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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VW Polo

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly 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:

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 Polo is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,113 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Polo

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 207 HP. That’s roughly 364 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 480 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, VW Polo is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 892 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers very slightly more boot space – 390 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 243 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo 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 £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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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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VW Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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