Global EV Comparison: Maserati Grecale Folgore vs Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) has a starting price of €111125, compared to the Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…), which starts at €75900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Maserati Grecale Folgore | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €111125 | €75900 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €104900 | €55990 |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…).
| Property | Maserati Grecale Folgore | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 394 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 501 km | 491 km |
| Range (GCC) | 396 km | 393 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 105 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 24 kWh/100 km | 22.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.17 km/kWh | 4.42 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.8 | 5.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Maserati Grecale Folgore | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8.2 | 6.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Maserati Grecale Folgore | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 410 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 550 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 820 Nm | 664 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 s | 6 s |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 5.4 |
Dimensions
The Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) and Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Maserati Grecale Folgore | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4865 mm | 4915 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2163 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1948 mm | 1937 mm |
| Height | 1651 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2903 mm | 2928 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…), but the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) doesn’t have one.
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1800 kg).
| Property | Maserati Grecale Folgore | Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2555 kg | 2585 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 535 l | 569 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1637 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 62 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.2 | 7.7 |
