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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Suzuki Across comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 49,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Suzuki Across?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Suzuki Across: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Suzuki Across

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  • visibly 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Suzuki Across is visibly cheaper – starting at 49,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,180 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers clearly more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 520 km more than the Suzuki Across.

Across

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 visibly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Suzuki Across takes 6 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is somewhat faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Suzuki Across tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

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, Suzuki Across is noticeably lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers slightly more boot space – 569 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 33 L more than the Suzuki Across.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries clearly more – 595 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron holds a decisive overall lead 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
Suzuki Across

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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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Suzuki Across

The Suzuki Across is Suzuki's take on a roomy, efficient plug-in SUV handed down from its Toyota cousin, marrying sensible practicality with a polished, grown-up driving character. It won't thrill those chasing sporty drama, but for buyers who value measured refinement, low running costs and lots of usable space, it's an unexpectedly accomplished and subtly premium package.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Suzuki Across

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
49,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1 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
75 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,635 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,690 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,604 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Suzuki
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