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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 49,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Volvo XC60?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • marginally more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

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 XC60 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 49,200 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,866 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers considerably more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 513 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

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 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 barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is slightly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 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 clearly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 264 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 XC60 is noticeably lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 685 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers a bit more boot space – 569 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 94 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries only slightly more – 595 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is decisively 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.

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
49,200 - 75,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol 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
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, 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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