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Audi Q8 e-tron vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or VW ID.5?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • significantly more power
  • barely more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,892 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 4.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers barely more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 24 km more than the VW ID.5.

ID.5

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 significantly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers significantly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 428 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, VW ID.5 is visibly lighter – 2,051 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 534 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries only slightly more – 595 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron leads convincingly 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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