Global EV Comparison: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro vs DS 8 AWD Long Range
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has a starting price of €87300, compared to the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...), which starts at €75000.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | Italy |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €87300 | €75000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €62890 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has a larger battery, the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 459 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 582 km | 686 km |
| Range (GCC) | 455 km | 583 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 114 kWh | 101 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 106 kWh | 97.2 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 23.3 kWh/100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.29 km/kWh | 6 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.8 | 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 Q8 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 | Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 170 kW | 200 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.8 | 7.1 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has more power, the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron 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 | 5.6 s | 5.4 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 5.2 |
Dimensions
The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (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 Q8 e-tron 55 quattro | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4915 mm | 4834 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2099 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1937 mm | 1920 mm |
| Height | 1633 mm | 1574 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 2905 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…), but the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...).
| Property | Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro | DS 8 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2585 kg | 2289 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 569 l | 620 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1637 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 62 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.7 | 6.7 |