Global EV Comparison: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro vs Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD

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General Info

The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €87300. The Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD (2022-2023) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD
Years of Production 2022-… 2022-2023
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Belgium, China China, Germany, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price Europe (New) €87300 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €62890 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 6.5 7.1

Range and Efficiency

While the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD (2022-2023).

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD
Range (EPA) 459 km 449 km
Range (WLTP) 582 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 455 km 427 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 114 kWh 68 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 106 kWh 64.6 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 23.3 kWh/100 km 15.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.29 km/kWh 6.61 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.8 8.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD (2022-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) maxes out at 170 kW.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD (2022-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 170 kW 175 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 6.8 6.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD (2022-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), IM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 312 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 418 hp
Motor Torque 664 Nm 475 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.6 s 5.2 s
Top Speed 200 km/h 217 km/h
Performance Score 5.6 5.5

Dimensions

The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD (2022-2023).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD
Length 4915 mm 4751 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2129 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1937 mm 1921 mm
Height 1633 mm 1624 mm
Wheelbase 2928 mm 2890 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD (2022-2023) 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 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD (2022-2023).

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2585 kg - Curb Weight
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 569 l 854 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1637 l 2041 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 62 l 117 l
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.8 7.7
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