Audi Q8 e-tron vs Audi RS e-tron GT
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Audi Q8 e-tron | Audi RS e-tron GT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max power (hp) | 340 | 646 | -47.4% |
| Max torque (Nm) | 664 | 830 | -20.0% |
| Energy use (kWh/100km) | 20.1 | 20.2 | -0.5% |
| NCAP safety | 5★ (Euro NCAP) | 5★ (Euro NCAP) | — |
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric | — |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | — |
| Price (USD est.) | $80,352 | $153,900 | -47.8% |
- Audi RS e-tron GT makes about 47% more power (646 vs 340 hp).
- Audi Q8 e-tron is the more efficient EV, using 20.1 kWh/100km against 20.2.
Verdict: Q8 e-tron or RS e-tron GT?
Audi Q8 e-tron advantages
- Affordability (+48%)
Audi RS e-tron GT advantages
- Engine power (+47%)
- Pulling torque (+20%)
Which should you choose?
- Choose the Audi Q8 e-tron if you want the lower upfront cost.
- Choose the Audi RS e-tron GT if you want stronger performance and overtaking confidence.
Value for money
Audi Q8 e-tron delivers more horsepower per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Audi RS e-tron GT: which should you choose?
Audi Q8 e-tron (2024 Q8 50 e-tron) — electric suv with 340 hp and 664 Nm, rated at 20.1 kWh/100km, 5-star Euro NCAP safety; priced near $80,352 in the Germany market.
Audi RS e-tron GT (2024 RS e-tron GT quattro) — electric sedan with 646 hp and 830 Nm, rated at 20.2 kWh/100km, 5-star Euro NCAP safety; priced near $153,900 in the Germany market.
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Audi RS e-tron GT: Audi RS e-tron GT is more powerful. Audi RS e-tron GT makes about 47% more power (646 vs 340 hp). Audi Q8 e-tron is the more efficient EV, using 20.1 kWh/100km against 20.2.
Performance
The Audi RS e-tron GT is the more powerful, at 646 hp against 340 hp, with 830 Nm of torque on tap. Its electric drivetrain pairs with a automatic transmission.
Running costs
The Audi Q8 e-tron is the more efficient EV, drawing 20.1 kWh/100km against 20.2 — lower charging costs and, on the same battery, more range.
Safety
Audi Q8 e-tron is rated 5 stars by Euro NCAP and Audi RS e-tron GT 5 stars by Euro NCAP. Different NCAP programmes use different protocols, so same-programme comparisons are the most reliable.
Price and value
The Audi Q8 e-tron lists lower at about $80,352 (USD-converted from the Germany market). Factor in insurance, fuel or charging, taxes and resale — not just the sticker price.
The verdict
Both are credible choices in the car comparison space; the specification table above lays out every metric so you can weigh the trade-offs that matter to you. Pick the one whose strengths line up with how you will actually use it.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron better than the Audi RS e-tron GT?
Audi RS e-tron GT takes the overall edge, though Audi Q8 e-tron wins in specific areas worth weighing. Audi RS e-tron GT makes about 47% more power (646 vs 340 hp).
What is the main difference between the Audi Q8 e-tron and the Audi RS e-tron GT?
Audi RS e-tron GT makes about 47% more power (646 vs 340 hp). Audi Q8 e-tron is the more efficient EV, using 20.1 kWh/100km against 20.2.
Which is better value?
Audi Q8 e-tron delivers more horsepower per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.
Which should I choose?
Choose the Audi Q8 e-tron if you want the lower upfront cost. Choose the Audi RS e-tron GT if you want stronger performance and overtaking confidence.
Methodology
Cars are compared on manufacturer-rated maximum power and torque, certified fuel economy (km/L, converted from each market's test cycle: EPA, WLTP, CLTC, JC08/WLTC, ARAI) or EV energy use (kWh/100km), official NCAP crash-test ratings from the model's home-market programme, and list prices converted to USD at recent exchange rates. Each model shows its newest listed year and its highest-priority market trim. Test cycles differ between regions, so cross-market economy figures are directional rather than exact; prices exclude local taxes and incentives.