USA EV Comparison: Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro vs Škoda Enyaq RS
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General Info
While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro | Škoda Enyaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | Czech Republic |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) has a larger battery, the Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro | Škoda Enyaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 314 mi | 349 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 249 mi | 299 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 95 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 89 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 35.7 kWh/100 mi | 26.4 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.8 mi/kWh | 3.78 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.4 | 8.3 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 185 kW, while the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) maxes out at 155 kW.
The Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro | Škoda Enyaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 9.6 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 155 kW | 185 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 6.8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro | Škoda Enyaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), IM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 490 lb-ft | 501 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s | 5.3 s |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 112 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Dimensions
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...).
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro | Škoda Enyaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 183.5 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 86.2 in | 84.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 76.3 in | 74 in |
| Height | 63.7 in | 63.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 109 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…), but the Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...).
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro | Škoda Enyaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5390 lb | 4929 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 18.6 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 55.3 ft3 | 60.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 2.2 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 4000 lb | 2645 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.5 | 7 |
