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Renault Master Transporter vs Audi A8 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 91,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or Audi A8?

Renault Master Transporter vs Audi A8: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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Audi A8

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Master Transporter

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.

Renault Master Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,724 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 448 km, about 390 km more than the Audi A8.

A8

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 A8 offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 401 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 9.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is barely lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries substantially more – 1,846 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
105 - 260 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
390 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
525 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
Brand
Renault
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Renault Master Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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