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Audi Q8 vs BMW X1 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 38,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or BMW X1?

Audi Q8 vs BMW X1: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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BMW X1

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • markedly 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

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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.

BMW X1 is significantly cheaper – starting at 38,700 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X1 uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW X1 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 81 km, about 1 km more than the Audi Q8.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers significantly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 314 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW X1 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 373 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 X1 is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 600 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers a bit more boot space – 605 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 holds a decisive overall lead 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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BMW X1

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The car has beautiful lines, superb grip, sheer driving pleasure, excellent interior trim, a large boot — pure classic.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
38,700 - 56,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
81 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
57 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 540 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
490 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
136 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
100 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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