Global EV Comparison: Audi Q8 e-tron S vs Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) has a starting price of €98100, compared to the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (2024-…), which starts at €96800.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron S Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
Years of Production 2023-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium, China USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €98100 €96800
Price Europe (Used) €81450 €94900
GCC Score 6.4 7.3

Range and Efficiency

The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…).

Property Audi Q8 e-tron S Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
Range (EPA) 407 km 499 km
Range (WLTP) 458 km 580 km
Range (GCC) 383 km 484 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 114 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 106 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 27.7 kWh/100 km 22.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 3.61 km/kWh 4.52 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 3.9 6.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) maxes out at 170 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron S Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 170 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.8 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (2024-…) has more power, the Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron S Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), 2 IM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 370 kW 380 kW
Motor Power (hp) 496 hp 510 hp
Motor Torque 973 Nm 910 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.5 s 4.9 s
Top Speed 210 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 6.6 6.3

Dimensions

The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (2024-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron S Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
Length 4915 mm 5037 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2113 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1976 mm 1964 mm
Height 1631 mm 1744 mm
Wheelbase 2928 mm 2985 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

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

The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…).

Property Audi Q8 e-tron S Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance
Number of Seats 5 5, 6, 7
Curb Weight 2725 kg 2787 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 569 l 365 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1637 l 1915 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 62 l 37 l
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 2200 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.8 8.7
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