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Audi Q8 vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Mazda CX-5?

Audi Q8 vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda CX-5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

CX-5

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 substantially more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 499 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 Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 612 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is clearly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 546 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers visibly more boot space – 605 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries only slightly more – 665 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 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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Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

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25 Jan 2026, 14:05:09

I've owned several Volvos, but I drive a Mazda now and would never switch back.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
157 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
566 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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