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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Audi Q8 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 640 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 77,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Audi Q8?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Audi Q8: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Audi Q8

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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q4 e-tron

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.

Audi Q4 e-tron is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,600 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers considerably more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 512 km more than the Audi Q8.

Q8

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 Q8 offers considerably more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 300 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 171 Nm more.

Q4 e-tron

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, Audi Q4 e-tron is marginally lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers moderately more boot space – 605 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron 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 £40,700
Q4 e-tron

Audi Q4 e-tron

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 592 km
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Audi Q4 e-tron

The Audi Q4 e-tron blends Audi’s clean, modern styling with a practical, well-built interior, making it a refined option for buyers who want a premium electric compact SUV. It offers a quiet, composed ride and intuitive tech, so it’s well suited to daily commuting and family duties while keeping the switch to electric straightforward.

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The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
88 - 297 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
620 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Audi
Is the Audi Q4 e-tron offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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