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Audi Q8 vs BYD ETP3 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or BYD ETP3?

Audi Q8 vs BYD ETP3: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • substantially more power
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BYD ETP3

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably 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.

BYD ETP3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,694 £.

As for electric range, the BYD ETP3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 233 km, about 153 km more than the Audi Q8.

ETP3

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 136 HP. That’s roughly 504 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 670 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is noticeably lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries slightly more – 780 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD ETP3 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.

£31,620
ETP3

BYD ETP3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Electric Range 233 km
Audi Q8
BYD ETP3

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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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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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Audi Q8
BYD ETP3

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
233 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
-
Height
1,875 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
780 kg

Engine and Performance

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

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
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