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Audi Q8 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or VW Golf?

Audi Q8 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

VW Golf is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,033 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers significantly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 63 km more than the Audi Q8.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 315 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is considerably lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 868 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers noticeably more boot space – 605 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 224 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 157 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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 £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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