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Lexus RX vs Audi Q8 comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 640 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 77,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Audi Q8?

Lexus RX vs Audi Q8: Key differences

Lexus RX

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Audi Q8

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

RX

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Lexus RX is noticeably cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,014 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 13 km more than the Lexus RX.

Q8

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 371 HP. That’s roughly 269 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 Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 299 Nm more.

RX

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, Lexus RX is barely lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers markedly more boot space – 605 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries barely more – 665 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is clearly superior 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 £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
Lexus RX
Audi Q8

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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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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Lexus RX
Audi Q8

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
88 - 297 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
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
620 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Audi
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