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Audi Q8 vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Tesla Model 3?

Audi Q8 vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more trunk space

Tesla Model 3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Tesla Model 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,609 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 670 km more than the Audi Q8.

Model 3

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Audi Q8 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model 3 is visibly lighter – 1,772 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 403 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers only slightly more boot space – 605 L compared to 594 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries considerably more – 665 kg compared to 377 kg. That’s a difference of about 288 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 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 £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 750 km
Audi Q8
Tesla Model 3

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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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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 slices through daily commuting with a silent, confident shove that makes petrolheads reassess their life choices, while its minimalist cabin feels more like a slick gadget gallery than a traditional car interior. For buyers after a fuss-free, tech-forward electric with plenty of grin factor and low running drama, it’s hard to beat—just don't be surprised when the car updates itself overnight.

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Audi Q8
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
83 kWh
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,772 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
-
Length
4,724 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
303 - 377 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
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
262 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Tesla
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