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Audi A8 vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or VW Touran?

Audi A8 vs VW Touran: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Touran

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

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 Touran is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,376 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

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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 150 HP. That’s roughly 421 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 VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm more.

A8

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, VW Touran is visibly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers considerably more boot space – 834 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 444 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries slightly more – 700 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is clearly superior 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, 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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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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VW Touran

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 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
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

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