Global EV Comparison: Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro vs Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has a starting price of €89550, compared to the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…), which starts at .
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | Japan, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €89550 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €66445 | €53980 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…).
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 476 km | 438 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 600 km | 507 km |
| Range (GCC) | 467 km | 432 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 114 kWh | 91 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 106 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 22.7 kWh/100 km | 20.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.41 km/kWh | 4.97 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 6.5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…) maxes out at 130 kW.
The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 170 kW | 130 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.8 | 6.5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has more power, the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), IM (rear) | EESM (front), EESM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 290 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 389 hp |
| Motor Torque | 664 Nm | 600 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 s | 5.1 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 5.5 |
Dimensions
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is longer and wider, but the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…) is taller.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4915 mm | 4595 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2172 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1937 mm | 1850 mm |
| Height | 1619 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 2775 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…), but the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…) doesn’t have one.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…).
| Property | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2585 kg | 2259 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 528 l | 408 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1567 l | 1280 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 62 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.5 | 6.8 |
