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Audi Q8 vs Aston Martin Vantage comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 168,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Aston Martin Vantage?

Audi Q8 vs Aston Martin Vantage: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Aston Martin Vantage

  • only slightly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi Q8 is considerably cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Aston Martin Vantage costs 168,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 90,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin Vantage with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 8.2 L/100km.

Vantage

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 Vantage offers only slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 640 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin Vantage is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi Q8 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers very slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Q8

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.

Seats: Audi Q8 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin Vantage is visibly lighter – 1,745 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers considerably more boot space – 605 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 370 L.

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
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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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The Aston Martin Vantage marries sculptural, jaw-dropping design with a ferociously engaging character that turns everyday drives into a headline act. Buyers get a luxuriously intimate cabin and a raw, communicative chassis — perfect if you crave theatre every time you pull away.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
168,000 - 228,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
274 - 279 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
-

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
665 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
489 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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