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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 30,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Subaru Impreza?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Impreza

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially 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.

Subaru Impreza is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,300 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,749 £.

Impreza

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 clearly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 367 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 Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers substantially more torque with 973 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 791 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, Subaru Impreza is substantially lighter – 1,574 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 1,011 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers clearly more boot space – 569 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries slightly more – 595 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is decisively 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
Audi Q8 e-tron
Subaru Impreza

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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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Subaru Impreza

The Subaru Impreza feels like a trusty companion built for everyday adventures, shrugging off bad weather and awkward parking with quiet competence. It won't win any style contests, but its sensible cabin, grippy manners, and honest driving character make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over flash.

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Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
30,300 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.3 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
-
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
501 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
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