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Audi Q8 e-tron vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 36,800 £ ) 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

  • noticeably more power
  • barely more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter

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 36,800 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,226 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers barely more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 36 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 noticeably more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 163 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 5.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is slightly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the VW ID.5 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 visibly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 294 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 – 1,963 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 622 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers only slightly more boot space – 569 L compared to 549 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 76 L more than the VW ID.5.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries only slightly more – 595 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 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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VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
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
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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
5
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
517 - 549 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
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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