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

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General Info

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

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

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

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

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

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

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 Porsche Macan 4 Electric Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
Length 188.3 in 193.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.7 in 86.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 76.3 in 76.3 in
Height 63.9 in 64.3 in
Wheelbase 113.9 in 115.3 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 Porsche Macan 4 Electric Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5247 lb 5798 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 19.1 ft3 20.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 47.6 ft3 57.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 3 ft3 2.2 ft3
Towing Capacity 4409 lb 4000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.2 7.8
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