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Audi Q8 vs Porsche Taycan Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (640 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (77300 £ vs 88700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

Audi Q8

Porsche Taycan Wagon

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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi Q8 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 77300 £ , while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11400 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs significantly better – achieving up to 652 km, about 572 km more than the Audi Q8.

Taycan Wagon

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 Porsche Taycan Wagon has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 952 HP compared to 640 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.40 s, while the Audi Q8 takes 3.60 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan Wagon pulls distinct stronger with 1110 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm difference.

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: Audi Q8 offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi Q8 is slight lighter – 2175 kg compared to 2190 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q8 offers clearly perceptible more room – 605 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q8 hardly perceptible takes the win – 665 kg compared to 605 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan Wagon 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.

Audi Q8
Porsche Taycan Wagon

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from about £88,700
Taycan Wagon

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 952 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 - 19 kWh
  • Electric Range : 537 - 652 km

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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Porsche Taycan Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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Audi Q8
Porsche Taycan Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
77300 - 137100 £
Price
88700 - 182100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2175 - 2490 kg
Curb weight
2190 - 2400 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
-
Length
4962 - 4974 mm
Width
1995 - 2007 mm
Width
1966 - 1967 mm
Height
-
Height
1388 - 1412 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1171 - 1212 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
475 - 605 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
410 - 1110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.