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Audi Q8 vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or VW ID.7?

Audi Q8 vs VW ID.7: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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VW ID.7

4.1 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.7 is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,400 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,939 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 708 km, about 628 km more than the Audi Q8.

ID.7

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 substantially more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 300 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the VW ID.7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 171 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, Audi Q8 is marginally lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers moderately more boot space – 605 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 stands out in the key areas 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 £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 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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VW ID.7

VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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Audi Q8
VW ID.7

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
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
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
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Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
460 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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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