USA EV Comparison: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro vs Porsche Macan 4 Electric

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has a starting price of $74400, compared to the Porsche Macan 4 Electric (2024-…), which starts at $78800.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Porsche Macan 4 Electric
Years of Production 2022-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium, China Germany
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $74400 $78800
Price USA (Used) $50912 $82997
GCC Score 6.5 7.2

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has a larger battery, the Porsche Macan 4 Electric (2024-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Porsche Macan 4 Electric
Range (EPA) 285 mi 308 mi
Range (WLTP) 362 mi 381 mi
Range (GCC) 283 mi 302 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 114 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 106 kWh 95 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 37.5 kWh/100 mi 31.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.67 mi/kWh 3.18 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.8 7.4

Charging

The Porsche Macan 4 Electric (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Porsche Macan 4 Electric (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) maxes out at 170 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 9.6 kW.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Porsche Macan 4 Electric
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 9.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 170 kW 270 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.8 8

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Porsche Macan 4 Electric (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Porsche Macan 4 Electric
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), IM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 490 lb-ft 479 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.4 s 4.9 s
Top Speed 124 mph 137 mph
Performance Score 5.6 5.9

Dimensions

The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Porsche Macan 4 Electric (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Porsche Macan 4 Electric
Length 193.5 in 188.3 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.2 in 84.7 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 76.3 in 76.3 in
Height 64.3 in 63.9 in
Wheelbase 115.3 in 113.9 in

Cargo and Towing

The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Porsche Macan 4 Electric (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…).

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Porsche Macan 4 Electric
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5798 lb 5247 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 20.1 ft3 19.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 57.8 ft3 47.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 2.2 ft3 3 ft3
Towing Capacity 4000 lb 4409 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.8 7.2
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