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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Land Rover Discovery?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery

  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 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 Q8 e-tron is marginally cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,314 £.

Discovery

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 noticeably more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 153 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers markedly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 273 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery is barely lighter – 2,391 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more boot space – 986 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 417 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries noticeably more – 803 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 208 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is decisively ahead 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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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 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
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Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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