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Audi Q8 vs Renault Rafale - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (640 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (75800 £ vs 37500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Renault Rafale?

Audi Q8

Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

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

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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.

Renault Rafale has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £, while the Audi Q8 costs 75800 £. That’s a price difference of around 38229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Rafale manages with 0.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 1.30 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Renault Rafale performs somewhat better – achieving up to 97 km, about 14 km more than the Audi Q8.

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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 has a clearly edge – offering 640 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Renault Rafale takes 6.40 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q8 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Rafale tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Renault Rafale is distinct lighter – 1734 kg compared to 2175 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers barely noticeable more room – 627 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Rafale performs barely noticeable better – up to 1910 L, which is about 155 L more than the Audi Q8.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q8 noticeable takes the win – 665 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 221 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi Q8 shows itself to be slightly ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £75,800
Q8 @ Audi AG

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 13.1 L
  • Electric Range : 82 - 83 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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Renault Rafale

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The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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Reviews Renault Rafale

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Martin
4 Dec 2025, 08:40:43

As a Rafale owner, I'm happy with my choice. The car is spacious, feels luxurious, quiet, robust and very efficient at the same time. I also feel more “up to date” compared to the RAV4.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
75800 - 135600 £
Price
37500 - 49500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 13.1 L
Consumption L/100km
0.6 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 - 83 km
Electric Range
97 km
Battery Capacity
22 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
30 - 297 g/km
co2
14 - 109 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2175 - 2490 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2025 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Length
4992 - 5022 mm
Length
4710 mm
Width
1995 - 2007 mm
Width
1886 mm
Height
1697 - 1708 mm
Height
1613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1755 L
Max trunk capacity
1826 - 1910 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
415 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Renault

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What drive types are available for the Audi Q8?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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