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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Porsche Taycan?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space

Porsche Taycan

  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,885 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan is slightly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers moderately more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 85 km more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers clearly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 531 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Taycan is markedly faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers noticeably more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 973 Nm. That’s about 367 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.

Seats: Audi Q8 e-tron offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Taycan is moderately lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers clearly more boot space – 569 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 162 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries barely more – 635 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan is clearly superior 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
Porsche Taycan

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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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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,962 - 4,968 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,378 - 1,381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

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