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Hongqi E-HS9 vs Audi Q8 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 640 HP), boot space and price (68,600 £ vs 77,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hongqi E-HS9 or Audi Q8?

Hongqi E-HS9 vs Audi Q8: Key differences

Hongqi E-HS9

  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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Audi Q8

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  • somewhat more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

E-HS9

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hongqi E-HS9 is a bit cheaper – starting at 68,600 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,747 £.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 435 km more than the Audi Q8.

Q8

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 somewhat more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q8 is markedly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers considerably more boot space – 605 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 605 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is narrowly ahead 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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The Hongqi E-HS9 arrives like a modern state limousine rewired into an electric SUV, all imposing chrome, tall presence and an interior that aims to cocoon occupants in luxury. It's serenely quiet and packed with tech, offering a compelling, slightly quirky alternative to established European luxury SUVs for buyers who want drama as much as comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
88 - 297 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
620 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
551 HP
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
670 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
405 kW
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Hongqi
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Hongqi E-HS9 have?

The Hongqi E-HS9 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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