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Audi Q8 vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Volvo XC60?

Audi Q8 vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly 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.

Volvo XC60 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 58,300 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 1 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

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 406 HP. That’s roughly 234 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 181 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 XC60 is very slightly lighter – 2,150 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 shows a few small advantages 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
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
510 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
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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