Global EV Comparison: Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW vs Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 290 kW (2023-…) has a starting price of , compared to the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…), which starts at €89550.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan, China | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €89550 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €53980 | €66445 |
| 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 | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 438 km | 476 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 507 km | 600 km |
| Range (GCC) | 432 km | 467 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 91 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 87 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20.1 kWh/100 km | 22.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.97 km/kWh | 4.41 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.5 | 6.1 |
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 | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 130 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 6.8 |
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 | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | EESM (front), EESM (rear) | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 290 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 389 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 600 Nm | 664 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 s | 5.6 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.5 | 5.6 |
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 | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 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 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 | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 290 kW | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2259 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 |
