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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo EX90 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 73,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Volvo EX90?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo EX90: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • a bit cheaper

Volvo EX90

  • markedly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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.

Audi Q8 e-tron is a bit cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Volvo EX90 costs 73,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,648 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX90 is slightly more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX90 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 25 km more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

EX90

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 EX90 offers markedly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX90 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

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

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Volvo EX90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EX90 is only slightly lighter – 2,555 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries barely more – 595 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX90 is clearly superior overall 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 £73,700
EX90

Volvo EX90

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 570 - 620 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
Volvo EX90

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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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Volvo EX90

The Volvo EX90 feels like a Scandinavian fortress on wheels, combining serene luxury with smart safety features that make everyday driving remarkably calm and confident. It dresses cutting-edge electric technology in understated elegance, so buyers who want peace of mind without shouting about it will find it hard to resist.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Volvo EX90

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
73,700 - 91,700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
570 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,764 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
544 - 585 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
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
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