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Audi Q8 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 650 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 39,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Hyundai IONIQ 6?

Audi Q8 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • visibly more trunk space
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Hyundai IONIQ 6

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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,272 £.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 600 km more than the Audi Q8.

IONIQ 6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers barely more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 640 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Audi Q8 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers very slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 80 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, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is slightly lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 283 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers visibly more boot space – 605 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 204 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 227 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 487 - 680 km
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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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Hyundai IONIQ 6

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
39,000 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
487 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
386 - 438 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
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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