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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Aston Martin DB12?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi Q8 e-tron is clearly cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 127,800 £.

DB12

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers visibly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers somewhat more torque with 973 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 173 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi Q8 e-tron offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is substantially lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 797 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers considerably more boot space – 569 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 307 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is far ahead 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 595 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
Aston Martin DB12

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Aston Martin DB12

The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Aston Martin
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