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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lexus RZ comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Lexus RZ?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lexus RZ: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly more electric range
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Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Lexus RZ is markedly cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,115 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lexus RZ is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 36 km more than the Lexus RZ.

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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 Audi Q8 e-tron offers somewhat more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers considerably more torque with 973 Nm compared to 538 Nm. That’s about 435 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, Lexus RZ is visibly lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 590 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries barely more – 595 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ has only a minor advantage 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 £48,900
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Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 457 - 559 km
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Lexus RZ

Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
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
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
505 - 540 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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