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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Porsche Macan?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Porsche Macan

  • slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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:

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,257 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Macan is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 10 km more than the Porsche Macan.

Macan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Macan offers slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Macan is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers marginally more torque with 973 Nm compared to 955 Nm. That’s about 18 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, Porsche Macan is only slightly lighter – 2,470 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers somewhat more boot space – 569 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 289 L more than the Porsche Macan.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries visibly more – 595 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is slightly ahead 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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Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
89,300 £
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
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
585 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
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
5
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
476 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,952 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,348 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
470 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
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
955 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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