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Audi Q8 e-tron vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or VW Crafter?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs VW Crafter: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • considerably more power
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VW Crafter

  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly 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.

VW Crafter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,933 £.

Crafter

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 considerably more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is clearly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the VW Crafter tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers considerably more torque with 973 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 563 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi Q8 e-tron offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Crafter is visibly lighter – 2,072 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 513 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Crafter offers clearly more capacity – up to 18,400 L, about 16,763 L more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries significantly more – 2,994 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,399 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
Audi Q8 e-tron
VW Crafter

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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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VW Crafter

The VW Crafter is a no-nonsense workhorse that makes hauling and running a mobile business feel almost civilized, with a cabin built for long days and smart storage where you need it. It may not turn heads for glamour, but its sturdy build, straightforward tech and reliable manners mean fewer headaches for owners — a van that prefers to earn your trust rather than demand attention.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
VW Crafter

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,915 mm
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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