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Audi Q8 e-tron vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or VW ID.Polo?

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

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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VW ID.Polo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW ID.Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,633 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 6.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 141 km more than the VW ID.Polo.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 226 HP. That’s roughly 277 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW ID.Polo takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers clearly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 683 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 ID.Polo is substantially lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 1,017 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers clearly more boot space – 569 L compared to 441 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries noticeably more – 595 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo has only a minor advantage 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 £21,400
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 226 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 - 454 km
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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 ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Rajczi Zoltan
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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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
13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
424 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,635 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
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Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 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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