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Audi Q8 vs Lexus LS comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 359 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 112,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Lexus LS?

Audi Q8 vs Lexus LS: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • visibly 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.

Audi Q8 is significantly cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,963 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

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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 Audi Q8 offers clearly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 281 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 Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

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.

Seats: Audi Q8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q8 is very slightly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers visibly more boot space – 605 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 holds a decisive overall lead 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
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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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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Lexus LS

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
5,235 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
359 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
264 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lexus
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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