Global EV Comparison: DS 8 AWD Long Range vs Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The DS 8 AWD Long Range (2025-...) has a starting price of €75000, compared to the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…), which starts at €87300.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €75000 | €87300 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €62890 |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 6.5 |
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 | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 459 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 686 km | 582 km |
| Range (GCC) | 583 km | 455 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 101 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 97.2 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km | 23.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6 km/kWh | 4.29 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.2 | 5.8 |
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 | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.1 | 6.8 |
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 | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 276 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 370 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 511 Nm | 664 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.6 s |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.2 | 5.6 |
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 | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4834 mm | 4915 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2099 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1920 mm | 1937 mm |
| Height | 1574 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2905 mm | 2928 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 | DS 8 AWD Long Range | Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2289 kg | 2585 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 620 l | 569 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1637 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 62 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.7 | 7.7 |
