What drive types are available for the Audi Q8?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Audi Q8?

The Audi Q8 reaches a peak output of 640 HP, depending on the model.

What is the fuel consumption of the Audi Q8 according to the manufacturer?

On average, the Audi Q8 consumes 3.90 L.

What is the electric driving range of the Audi Q8?

According to WLTP, the Audi Q8 can travel up to 80 km on a single charge.

What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Lotus Emira?

Up to 406 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What are the consumption figures for the Lotus Emira in liters per 100 km?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 9.20 L.

What are the Lotus Emira’s length, width and height?

Length 4413 mm, width 1896 mm, height 1235 mm – those are the dimensions of the Lotus Emira.

Audi Q8 vs Lotus Emira - Differences and prices compared

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.

Audi Q8 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 77300 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q8 manages with 3.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.20 L. The difference is about 5.30 L per 100 km.

Emira

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 has a evident edge – offering 640 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 234 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q8 pulls convincingly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm difference.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi Q8 offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Lotus Emira is decisively lighter – 1455 kg compared to 2175 kg. The difference is around 720 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q8 offers significantly more room – 605 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 454 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q8 decisively takes the win – 665 kg compared to 290 kg. That’s a difference of about 375 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi Q8 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 77300 - 137100 £	Price 83600 - 106000 £
Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 13.1 L	Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 80 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 88 - 297 g/km	co2 208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity -	Fuel tank capacity 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type Coupe
Seats 5	Seats 2
Doors -	Doors 2
Curb weight 2175 - 2490 kg	Curb weight 1455 - 1533 kg
Trunk capacity 439 - 605 L	Trunk capacity 151 L
Length -	Length 4413 mm
Width 1995 - 2007 mm	Width 1895 - 1896 mm
Height -	Height 1235 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity -
Payload 620 - 665 kg	Payload 213 - 290 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid	Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 231 - 640 HP	Power HP 365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.6 - 7.1 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed -	Max Speed 290 - 291 km/h
Torque 500 - 850 Nm	Torque 420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6 - 8	Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Power kW 170 - 471 kW	Power kW 268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity 2967 - 3996 cm3	Engine capacity 1991 - 3456 cm3