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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Volvo S90?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • barely more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly 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.

Volvo S90 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,829 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers considerably more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 506 km more than the Volvo S90.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers barely more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is a bit faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo S90 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 delivers visibly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 264 Nm more.

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, Volvo S90 is markedly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 673 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers clearly more boot space – 569 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries a bit more – 595 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron stands well ahead of its rival 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
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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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