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Audi Q8 vs Citroen C4 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Citroen C4?

Audi Q8 vs Citroen C4: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Citroen C4

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly 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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 347 km more than the Audi Q8.

C4

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 156 HP. That’s roughly 484 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 580 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is clearly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 772 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers a bit more boot space – 605 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 259 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 comes out modestly ahead 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
Citroen C4

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Citroen C4

Citroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.

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Audi Q8
Citroen C4

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 - 108 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
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
379 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
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