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Audi Q8 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or VW ID.5?

Audi Q8 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID.5

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID.5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,149 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 491 km more than the Audi Q8.

ID.5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers considerably more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 341 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 VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 305 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.5 is marginally lighter – 2,051 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries moderately more – 665 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 436 - 571 km
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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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Audi Q8
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
529 - 552 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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