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Audi Q8 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Porsche Taycan?

Audi Q8 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • a bit cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 a bit cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,628 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 600 km more than the Audi Q8.

Taycan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan offers markedly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 640 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Audi Q8 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers clearly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 490 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Taycan is marginally lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers markedly more boot space – 605 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries barely more – 665 kg compared to 635 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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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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Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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