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Rolls-Royce Phantom vs Audi Q8 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 640 HP), boot space and price (445,700 £ vs 77,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Rolls-Royce Phantom or Audi Q8?

Rolls-Royce Phantom vs Audi Q8: Key differences

Rolls-Royce Phantom

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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Phantom

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Phantom costs 445,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 368,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Phantom with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 11.6 L/100km.

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 somewhat more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Rolls-Royce Phantom takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Phantom delivers only slightly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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 moderately lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,560 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers marginally more boot space – 605 L compared to 548 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is decisively 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.

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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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Rolls-Royce Phantom

The Phantom stands as the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, effortlessly merging opulence with unparalleled performance. With its iconic design and attention to detail, this flagship sedan commands respect on the road while cocooning its passengers in sumptuous comfort. Every journey in the Phantom is an experience, where timeless elegance meets cutting-edge technology.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
445,700 - 514,300 £
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Consumption L/100km
15.5 - 15.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
351 - 361 g/km
co2
88 - 297 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,560 - 2,610 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Trunk capacity
548 L
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,018 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
390 - 440 kg
Payload
620 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
571 HP
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
900 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
420 kW
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Rolls-Royce
Brand
Audi
Is the Rolls-Royce Phantom offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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