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Audi Q8 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

Audi Q8 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • a bit more power
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

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.

Audi Q8 is clearly cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 250,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 9.6 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers a bit more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 640 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers marginally more torque with 900 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi Q8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is moderately lighter – 1,945 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers substantially more boot space – 605 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 345 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 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 £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
Audi Q8
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

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Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante is a roof‑down super GT that turns everyday drives into cinematic moments, its low‑slung stance and wide shoulders demanding attention wherever it goes. Beneath that elegant skin it feels ferocious and composed in equal measure, perfect for buyers who want exotic drama without giving up grand tourer comfort.

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Audi Q8
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Aston Martin
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