Verdict
For just RM12,718 more, the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback swaps petrol for a 114 kWh battery, two motors producing 402 hp and 664 Nm, a claimed 600 km EV range, and RM545 annual road tax. Its 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time merely matches the Q7’s. The Q7 is the more practical Malaysian family choice: seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 2,994 mm wheelbase versus five seats, 528 litres and 2,928 mm. It also brings 22-inch wheels, all-wheel steering and soft-close doors, but costs RM1,632 a year in road tax.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and the flexibility of an 85-litre petrol tank.
Q8 e-tron Sportback
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback if a 600 km EV range, 664 Nm from two motors and RM545 annual road tax matter more than third-row seating.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback RM474,990.
- Powertrain: Audi Q7 333 hp/500 Nm 2,995 cc petrol hybrid; Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 402 hp/664 Nm twin-motor EV.
- Road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632 per year; Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback RM545 per year.
- Seating and boot: Audi Q7 7 seats/770 litres; Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 5 seats/528 litres.
- Dimensions: Audi Q7 5,052 mm long with 2,994 mm wheelbase; Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 4,915 mm with 2,928 mm wheelbase.
- EV hardware: Audi Q7 has no battery or charging rating; Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has a 114 kWh battery, 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC charging.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot.
- Longer 2,994 mm wheelbase with all-wheel steering.
- Matrix LED headlamps, OLED tail lights and soft-close doors.
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM545.
- 500 Nm trails the Q8 e-tron Sportback’s 664 Nm.
- No electric-only range or AC/DC charging capability.
Q8 e-tron Sportback
- 402 hp and 664 Nm from two motors.
- 114 kWh battery, claimed 600 km range and 170 kW DC charging.
- RM545 annual road tax and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
- RM12,718 dearer to buy.
- Five seats and a 528-litre boot, against the Q7’s seven seats and 770 litres.
- No all-wheel steering or soft-close doors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272✓ | RM474,990 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM545✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 333 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 664 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 114 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | 2-speed automatic transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 2 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | Audi AG |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,915 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,619 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,928 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 528 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 255/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 255/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Aero Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Aero Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Audi pre sense front |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 1x 12V Front, 1x front wireless charger, 2x USB-C rear, 1x 12V socket rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Q7 vs Q8 e-tron Sportback FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback better?
The Q7 is better for larger families, with seven seats and a 770-litre boot. The Q8 e-tron Sportback is better for EV driving, bringing 600 km claimed range, 664 Nm and much lower RM545 annual road tax. Both reach 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback costs RM474,990, which is RM12,718 more than the RM462,272 Audi Q7.
Which has more luggage space and seats?
The Audi Q7 has seven seats and a 770-litre boot. The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has five seats and a 528-litre boot, so the Q7 is the clear choice for passengers and luggage.