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Audi Q8 vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Volvo V90?

Audi Q8 vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • noticeably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Volvo V90

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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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:

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.

Volvo V90 is clearly cheaper – starting at 62,300 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo V90 offers barely more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 8 km more than the Audi Q8.

V90

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 noticeably more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 185 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 141 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, Volvo V90 is marginally lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers slightly more boot space – 605 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Audi Q8
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Audi Q8
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
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Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
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