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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Lucid Air?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • moderately cheaper
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Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi Q8 e-tron is moderately cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is significantly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 6.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers markedly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 287 km more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

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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 Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 748 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is visibly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers substantially more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 973 Nm. That’s about 967 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is noticeably lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers barely more boot space – 627 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 58 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries very slightly more – 595 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air stands well ahead of its rival 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
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As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lucid
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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