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Audi Q8 e-tron vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or VW Touareg?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs VW Touareg: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Touareg is barely cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 750 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers clearly more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 546 km more than the VW Touareg.

Touareg

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers only slightly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 462 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW Touareg takes 5.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Touareg is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers visibly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 273 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 Touareg is noticeably lighter – 2,059 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 526 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers markedly more boot space – 810 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 241 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,800 L, about 163 L more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries clearly more – 751 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 156 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
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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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4.9 (4 Reviews)
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Kevin
20 Apr 2026, 13:09:09

Brilliant car. Had 3 since 2005. Can't fault them. Would have purchased another, but after visiting local dealership, vehicle was being used by Sales Manager and it was in a d disgraceful condition. So purchased BME X6

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Roberto
4 Dec 2025, 21:53:53

Impeccable road-holding, especially if you choose optional extras like air suspension, active anti-roll bars and rear-wheel steering. Fast, quiet and comfortable.

Chris
23 Sept 2025, 10:05:45

I've been driving a Touareg 3.0 TDI with 286 PS, model year 2019, for 5 years.
So far no problems. Zero repairs.
Air suspension is top.
Driving feel is great.
Fuel consumption is also excellent for a vehicle of this weight (7.5 liters on average).
In my opinion the car is highly recommendable. That's why 5 stars!

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Audi Q8 e-tron
VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.3 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

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
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,878 - 4,902 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,693 - 1,712 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,675 - 1,800 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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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