Global EV Comparison: Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro vs DS 8 AWD Long Range
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General Info
The DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €75000. The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €30888 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2022 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | Italy |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €75000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €30888 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
The DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022).
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 351 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 452 km | 686 km |
| Range (GCC) | 351 km | 583 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 95 kWh | 101 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 86.5 kWh | 97.2 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 24.6 kWh/100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.06 km/kWh | 6 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.1 | 9.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) maxes out at 155 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 155 kW | 200 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.7 | 7.1 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) has more power, the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 276 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 370 hp |
| Motor Torque | 664 Nm | 511 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 s | 5.4 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 5.2 |
Dimensions
The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4901 mm | 4834 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2099 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1935 mm | 1920 mm |
| Height | 1616 mm | 1574 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 2905 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022), but the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...).
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2565 kg | 2289 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 615 l | 620 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1655 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.6 | 6.7 |
