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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Volvo V90?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • marginally more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Volvo V90

  • barely 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo V90 is barely cheaper – starting at 62,300 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,752 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers substantially more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 507 km more than the Volvo V90.

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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 marginally 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 marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is a bit faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo V90 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 noticeably 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 V90 is markedly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers a bit more boot space – 569 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 183 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries moderately more – 595 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron 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 £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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Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
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
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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