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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Nissan Interstar?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
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Nissan Interstar

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Interstar is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,898 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers clearly more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 185 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

Interstar

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 significantly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers substantially more torque with 973 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 593 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is noticeably lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 532 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries significantly more – 1,447 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 852 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
Audi Q8 e-tron
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 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
410 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
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