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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Lotus Emira?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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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.

Audi Q8 e-tron is noticeably cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,514 £.

Emira

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 a bit more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers substantially more torque with 973 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 493 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: Audi Q8 e-tron offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is substantially lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 1,064 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers substantially more boot space – 569 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 418 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries significantly more – 595 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 365 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is far ahead 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
Audi Q8 e-tron
Lotus Emira

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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
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
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lotus
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