Global EV Comparison: Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD vs Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) has a starting price of €78150, while the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) is not sold in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan, China | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €78150 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €57997 |
| GCC Score | 5.6 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…).
| Property | Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 330 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 505 km |
| Range (GCC) | 314 km | 401 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 66 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 63 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20.1 kWh/100 km | 22.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.98 km/kWh | 4.51 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5 | 5.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) maxes out at 130 kW.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 130 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.6 | 6.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | EESM (front), EESM (rear) | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 560 Nm | 664 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 s | 6 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.2 | 5.4 |
Dimensions
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) is longer and wider, but the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) is taller.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4595 mm | 4915 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2172 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1850 mm | 1937 mm |
| Height | 1660 mm | 1619 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2775 mm | 2928 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 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 50 quattro (2022-…), but the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) doesn’t have one.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…).
| Property | Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2090 kg | 2585 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 408 l | 528 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1280 l | 1567 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 62 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.8 | 7.5 |
