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Audi Q8 e-tron vs BYD Tang comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or BYD Tang?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs BYD Tang: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • noticeably more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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BYD Tang

  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Tang is marginally cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 772 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q8 e-tron is noticeably more efficient: consuming 19.7 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 4.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 65 km more than the BYD Tang.

Tang

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 BYD Tang offers very slightly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers visibly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 293 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q8 e-tron is barely lighter – 2,585 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers considerably more boot space – 569 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 334 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries very slightly more – 595 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron 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.

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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
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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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The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
575 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
680 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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