Verdict
The Audi Q7 is the family-first choice: seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 2,994-mm wheelbase give it a clear practical edge over the five-seat Q8 e-tron’s 569 litres and 2,928 mm. Yet the Q8 e-tron costs just RM3,718 more, matches the Q7’s 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time and brings 402 hp, 664 Nm, a 114-kWh battery and 582 km of EV range. For Malaysian buyers able to charge, its RM545 annual road tax also undercuts the Q7’s RM1,632 considerably. The Q7 remains the better long-haul people carrier.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and the extra security of all-wheel steering.
Q8 e-tron
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you can charge regularly and want 582 km of electric range, 664 Nm and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Audi Q8 e-tron RM465,990.
- Seats: Audi Q7 seven; Audi Q8 e-tron five.
- Boot space: Audi Q7 770 litres; Audi Q8 e-tron 569 litres.
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm; Audi Q8 e-tron 402 hp and 664 Nm.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632; Audi Q8 e-tron RM545.
- Length: Audi Q7 5,052 mm; Audi Q8 e-tron 4,915 mm.
Q7
- Seven seats and 770 litres of boot space.
- All-wheel steering and adaptive air suspension.
- Adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction.
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM545.
- 333 hp and 500 Nm versus 402 hp and 664 Nm.
- No electric-only range or AC/DC charging capability.
Q8 e-tron
- 582 km EV range from a 114-kWh battery.
- 402 hp and 664 Nm, with the same 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 170 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging capability.
- Five seats versus the Q7’s seven.
- 569-litre boot versus 770 litres.
- Lane keeping provides warning only, while the Q7 has steering correction.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272✓ | RM465,990 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| 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 | — | 582 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | 2-stage ratio planetary gearbox with a single gear |
| 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✓ | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,915 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,633 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,928 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 569 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 265/45R21 |
| 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" 5-Arm Black Turbine Style Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" 5-Arm Black Turbine Style Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | Adaptive Air Suspension |
| 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 | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Digital Matrix LED headlights |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals |
| 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 | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| 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 |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| 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 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Audi Q8 e-tron better?
The Q7 is better for a larger family because it has seven seats and a 770-litre boot. The Q8 e-tron is better for electric driving, with 582 km of range, 402 hp, 664 Nm and RM545 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q8 e-tron costs RM3,718 more than the Audi Q7: RM465,990 against RM462,272.
How quickly can the Audi Q8 e-tron charge?
The Q8 e-tron supports AC charging at up to 22 kW and DC charging at up to 170 kW. It has a 114-kWh battery and a stated EV range of 582 km.