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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Aston Martin DBX?

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

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBX

  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 103,800 £.

DBX

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 DBX offers markedly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers barely more torque with 973 Nm compared to 900 Nm. That’s about 73 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

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, Aston Martin DBX is moderately lighter – 2,320 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers somewhat more boot space – 569 L compared to 491 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries moderately more – 710 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 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 £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 DBX

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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 DBX

With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
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Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
710 kg

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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Aston Martin
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