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Volvo XC40 vs Audi Q8 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 65,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Audi Q8 e-tron?

Volvo XC40 vs Audi Q8 e-tron: Key differences

Volvo XC40

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

XC40

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.

Volvo XC40 is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,295 £.

Q8 e-tron

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers substantially more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is a bit faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers substantially more torque with 973 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 673 Nm more.

XC40

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, Volvo XC40 is significantly lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 897 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers noticeably more boot space – 569 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 309 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries slightly more – 595 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is far ahead 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 595 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
co2
147 - 148 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
452 L
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
4,915 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Payload
532 kg
Payload
515 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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