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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo EX30 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Volvo EX30?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo EX30: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • a bit more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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Volvo EX30

3.6 (9 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Volvo EX30 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,066 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX30 is a bit more efficient: consuming 17 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers visibly more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 120 km more than the Volvo EX30.

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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 a bit more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers substantially more torque with 973 Nm compared to 543 Nm. That’s about 430 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, Volvo EX30 is clearly lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 745 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers significantly more boot space – 569 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 251 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries noticeably more – 595 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX30 comes out modestly 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.

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EX30

Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 - 475 km
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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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Reviews Volvo EX30

3.6 (9 Reviews)
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Burkhard Noltmann
28 Jun 2026, 22:00:46

Much cheaper and, as the twin, completely sufficient compared with the Ultra. The cockpit is a bit of an acquired taste.

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8 Jun 2026, 10:03:34

Very disappointing overall for a car that comes to €57,500 with options.
After 27,000 km in it over 2 years — so many disappointments...
Despite Volvo’s updates, many “small” problems that ruin daily life:

Mirrors that desynchronize and reset when you open the car.
With the keyless option the car sometimes unlocks when you’re at a distance but won’t open when you try the door.
Intrusive driver aids that become dangerous: they slam the brakes when detecting phantom vehicles while reversing (with a wall behind) or detect vehicles in the lane to our left as a “vehicle coming from the left” (same in roundabouts).
Same issue when overtaking: it lets you pass without problem but then abruptly pushes you back into oncoming traffic when you cross the line to move over.
Screen that stays black or frozen for several tens of seconds at startup.
Performance drops sharply once battery falls below 60%.

Handling is rather mixed: very good when it was new, after two years it develops body roll, tends to overreact in corners (it bounces), and loses grip at the front in roundabouts (for a rear-wheel-drive…).

The engine is overall pleasant and powerful, but the chassis does not at all match the 272 hp.

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Maes Ivo
13 May 2026, 21:43:53

Volvo EX30 twin performance is een super handige compacte auto die vast op de weg ligt . Is pijlsnel en je zit iets hoger. Interieur went snel . Ik heb er zelf eentje en ben er verliefd op . Heb BMW G30 gehad . Fantastische auto , maar groot en onhandig . Geef mij maar de Volvo en we zijn maar met 2 .

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Michael
10 Feb 2026, 21:18:58

...the best electric car we've driven so far. Trouble-free, safe, tidy and easy to use.

The German predecessors (the Wolfsburg group) can be completely forgotten!

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Julien B.
10 Feb 2026, 15:47:03

A car that could have been brilliant, ruined by technological dogmatism. Ninety‑five percent of this car’s problems are between the windshield and the steering wheel. The positives are undone by a botched implantation of technology at all costs. Basic functions are hard to access, buried in menus, and the constant, useless warnings and alerts make the experience frustrating and wreck the overall ergonomics. Add recurring issues with the door‑locking system that the dealer can’t fix after several visits, a range far below what’s promised, and a collision‑avoidance system that randomly takes dangerous initiatives, and I can say this is the worst car I’ve ever bought. After several months, I deeply regret this purchase.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
30,000 - 47,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
339 - 475 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
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Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
370 - 390 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
150 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
110 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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