Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo ES90 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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.

Volvo ES90 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 61700 £, while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3352 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Volvo ES90: with 15.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the Audi Q8 e-tron with 19.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.80 kWh.

As for range, the Volvo ES90 performs somewhat better – achieving up to 700 km, about 105 km more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

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 Volvo ES90 has a distinct edge – offering 680 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo ES90 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron performs to a small extent better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo ES90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron pulls slightly stronger with 973 Nm compared to 870 Nm. That’s about 103 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Volvo ES90 is slight lighter – 2410 kg compared to 2585 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers noticeable more room – 569 L compared to 424 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron performs to a small extent better – up to 1637 L, which is about 210 L more than the Volvo ES90.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q8 e-tron somewhat takes the win – 595 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

All in all, the Volvo ES90 shows itself to be wins by a narrow margin and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.