Global EV Comparison: Volvo EX90 Twin Motor vs Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor (2024-…) has a starting price of €91700, compared to the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…), which starts at €89550.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro
Years of Production 2024-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture USA Belgium, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €91700 €89550
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €66445
GCC Score 7.2 6.6

Range and Efficiency

The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…).

Property Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro
Range (EPA) 499 km 476 km
Range (WLTP) 585 km 600 km
Range (GCC) 486 km 467 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 111 kWh 114 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 107 kWh 106 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 22 kWh/100 km 22.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.54 km/kWh 4.41 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.6 6.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Audi Q8 Sportback 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 11 kW.

Property Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro
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.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Audi Q8 Sportback 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 770 Nm 664 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.9 s 5.6 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 200 km/h
Performance Score 5.6 5.6

Dimensions

The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor (2024-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro
Length 5037 mm 4915 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2113 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1937 mm
Height 1744 mm 1619 mm
Wheelbase 2985 mm 2928 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor (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 (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…).

Property Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro
Number of Seats 5, 6, 7 5
Curb Weight 2779 kg 2585 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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