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Audi Q8 vs CUPRA Terramar comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or CUPRA Terramar?

Audi Q8 vs CUPRA Terramar: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

CUPRA Terramar

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

CUPRA Terramar is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,440 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Terramar uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Terramar offers clearly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 38 km more than the Audi Q8.

Terramar

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 clearly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 368 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 CUPRA Terramar takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Terramar is visibly lighter – 1,638 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 537 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers slightly 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 a bit more – 665 kg compared to 542 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Terramar is decisively 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 £36,900
Terramar

CUPRA Terramar

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 km
Audi Q8
CUPRA Terramar

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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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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CUPRA Terramar

The CUPRA Terramar is a sharply styled, sporty SUV that brings athletic handling and bold design to buyers who want performance with everyday usability. Inside, premium finishes meet driver-focused flair and family-friendly practicality, making it a tempting pick for anyone who wants thrills without turning their daily routine into a chore.

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Audi Q8
CUPRA Terramar

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
36,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
36 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,638 - 1,904 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 540 L
Length
-
Length
4,519 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,869 mm
Height
-
Height
1,586 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
512 - 542 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 243 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
CUPRA
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