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Audi Q8 e-tron vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or VW Golf?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs VW Golf: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

VW Golf

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially 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.

VW Golf is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,862 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers substantially more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 452 km more than the VW Golf.

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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 noticeably more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW Golf takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is markedly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers considerably more torque with 973 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 553 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, VW Golf is substantially lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 1,278 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers markedly more boot space – 569 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 400 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries slightly more – 595 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 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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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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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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