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Audi Q8 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Audi Q8 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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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 Santa Fe is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,586 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 26 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 352 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

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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: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers a bit more boot space – 704 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 665 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 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 £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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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