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Audi Q8 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Lotus Emira?

Audi Q8 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is marginally cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 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 visibly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 234 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi Q8 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is significantly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 654 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers considerably more boot space – 605 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 454 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries significantly more – 665 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 435 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is clearly superior overall 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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
213 - 230 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, Automatic Gearbox, Manual 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
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Max Speed
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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
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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