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Audi Q8 vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or SsangYong Rexton?

Audi Q8 vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

SsangYong Rexton is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Rexton

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 Audi Q8 offers significantly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 438 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 409 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: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Rexton is only slightly lighter – 2,145 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers noticeably more boot space – 784 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 179 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries a bit more – 770 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is far ahead 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 £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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
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
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
SsangYong
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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