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

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (2024-…) has a starting price of €96800, compared to the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…), which starts at €98050.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture USA Belgium, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €96800 €98050
Price Europe (Used) €94900 €84970
GCC Score 7.3 6.3

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 Sportback e-tron (2023-…).

Property Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S
Range (EPA) 499 km 407 km
Range (WLTP) 580 km 471 km
Range (GCC) 484 km 390 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 111 kWh 114 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 107 kWh 106 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 22.1 kWh/100 km 27.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.52 km/kWh 3.68 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.6 4.1

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

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

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

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

Dimensions

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

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S
Length 5037 mm 4915 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2113 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1976 mm
Height 1744 mm 1617 mm
Wheelbase 2985 mm 2928 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Audi SQ8 Sportback 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 Sportback e-tron (2023-…).

Property Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S
Number of Seats 5, 6, 7 5
Curb Weight 2787 kg 2725 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 365 l 528 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1915 l 1567 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 37 l 62 l
Towing Capacity 2200 kg 1800 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 8.7 7.5
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