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Audi Q8 vs BMW 1 Series comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 29,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or BMW 1 Series?

Audi Q8 vs BMW 1 Series: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • substantially more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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BMW 1 Series

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably 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.

BMW 1 Series is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,400 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,957 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the BMW 1 Series with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

1 Series

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is considerably lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers markedly more boot space – 605 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is far ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
112 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
475 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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