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Lotus Eletre vs Audi Q8 comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 640 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 77,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Audi Q8?

Lotus Eletre vs Audi Q8: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Audi Q8

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  • slightly cheaper
  • a bit 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.

Audi Q8 is slightly cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,391 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 490 km more than the Audi Q8.

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 Lotus Eletre offers markedly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 640 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Audi Q8 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers moderately more torque with 985 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Eletre

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, Audi Q8 is a bit lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers slightly more boot space – 688 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
-
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 485 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
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Eletre have?

The Lotus Eletre is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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