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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Skoda Kodiaq?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Skoda Kodiaq

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Skoda Kodiaq is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,180 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers substantially more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 473 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

Kodiaq

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 Audi Q8 e-tron offers considerably more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 238 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 Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq is barely faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers clearly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 573 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, Skoda Kodiaq is significantly lighter – 1,684 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 901 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers noticeably more boot space – 910 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 341 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq offers markedly more capacity – up to 2,105 L, about 468 L more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries marginally more – 595 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is far ahead 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 £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
Skoda Kodiaq

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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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Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq blends sensible practicality with surprising style, so families and weekend adventurers get roomy comfort without looking like a moving van. It feels calm and composed on the road, packs clever storage and user-friendly tech, and manages to deliver a near-premium vibe without the pretension.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Skoda Kodiaq

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

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
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,758 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,679 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
2,105 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
226 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Skoda
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