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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Santa Fe is visibly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,329 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers substantially more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 541 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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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 Q8 e-tron offers clearly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 215 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers clearly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 593 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is noticeably lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers moderately more boot space – 704 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries slightly more – 665 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 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.

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
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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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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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
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