Volkswagen Touareg (2018 – 2023) vs Audi Q8 (2018 – 2023): specs compared
The Audi Q8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 462 hp against 421 hp. The Volkswagen Touareg is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.8 s. The Audi Q8 uses less fuel, from 2.8 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Touareg is the lighter car, from 1,955 kg against 2,175 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Touareg
2018 – 2023
|
Audi
Q8
2018 – 2023
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2018 – 2023 | 2018 – 2023 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 234 – 421 hp | 231 – 462 hp |
| Torque | 370 – 900 Nm | 450 – 600 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 7.5 s | 5.8 – 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 249 km/h | 232 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 9.0 L/100 km | 2.8 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,877 – 4,956 mm | 4,999 mm |
| Width | 2,027 mm | 1,999 mm |
| Height | 1,694 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,903 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,955 – 2,360 kg | 2,175 – 2,515 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.