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Audi Q8 vs Mazda CX-80 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 49,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Mazda CX-80?

Audi Q8 vs Mazda CX-80: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mazda CX-80

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly 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.

Mazda CX-80 is considerably cheaper – starting at 49,300 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,986 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mazda CX-80 with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 20 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

CX-80

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers substantially more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

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: Mazda CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda CX-80 is only slightly lighter – 2,131 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 44 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers considerably more boot space – 605 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 347 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries very slightly more – 665 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Audi Q8
Mazda CX-80

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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-80

The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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Audi Q8
Mazda CX-80

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
60 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
91 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
258 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
649 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
254 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
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