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Audi Q8 vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 143,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Maserati Gran Convertible?

Audi Q8 vs Maserati Gran Convertible: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Maserati Gran Convertible

  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi Q8 is clearly cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Maserati Gran Convertible costs 143,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,755 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Gran Convertible with 10.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

Gran Convertible

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 slightly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Q8

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: Audi Q8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Gran Convertible is visibly lighter – 1,795 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers clearly more boot space – 605 L compared to 172 L. That’s a difference of about 433 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is far ahead 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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Maserati Gran Convertible

The Maserati GranCabrio is a striking, sun-loving grand tourer that blends Italian flair with a soundtrack that turns every weekend run into an event. It promises effortless cruising and a cabin wrapped in luxury materials, making it as comfortable on a coastal boulevard as it is show-stopping at a valet line.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 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
230 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
172 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
490 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
600 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
361 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Maserati
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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