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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Toyota Prius?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

Toyota Prius is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,637 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers substantially more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 509 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Prius

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 significantly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 280 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 Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is a bit faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 33 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, Toyota Prius is substantially lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 965 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers significantly more boot space – 569 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries clearly more – 595 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 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
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
365 - 375 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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