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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mazda 6 Saloon comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Mazda 6 Saloon?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mazda 6 Saloon: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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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.

Mazda 6 Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,572 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda 6 Saloon is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 43 km more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

6 Saloon

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 substantially more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is somewhat faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Saloon tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers considerably more torque with 973 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 653 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Saloon is visibly lighter – 2,027 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 558 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers significantly more boot space – 569 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 233 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 563 L more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries markedly more – 595 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron 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 £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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
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
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
479 - 552 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
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
336 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,921 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
359 - 360 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
180 - 190 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
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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