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Audi Q8 vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Renault Express?

Audi Q8 vs Renault Express: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • significantly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Express

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly 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.

Renault Express is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,189 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Renault Express with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Express

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 significantly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 538 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 Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 610 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: Audi Q8 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is clearly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 879 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries very slightly more – 700 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 holds a decisive overall lead 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
Renault Express

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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Audi Q8
Renault Express

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
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Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Renault
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