Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo XC90
Verdict
At RM360,790, the Audi Q8 e-tron undercuts the RM418,888 Volvo XC90 by RM58,098 and is the faster, fully electric choice: 335 hp, 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and a 491 km EV range from a 95.0 kWh battery. The Volvo answers with seven seats, a petrol-hybrid/REV drivetrain, a 71-litre tank and a five-year warranty. It is larger outside, but the Audi still has more boot space, 569 litres against 451 litres. If you need the third row, the Volvo’s case is simple.
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you want the cheaper, quicker SUV with electric drive, 491 km range and the bigger boot.
Pick the Volvo XC90 if seven seats, a petrol-hybrid/REV drivetrain and a longer five-year warranty matter more than acceleration or boot volume.
Key differences
- Seats: Audi Q8 e-tron 5; Volvo XC90 7
- Power: Audi Q8 e-tron 335 hp; Volvo XC90 249 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q8 e-tron 6.0 s; Volvo XC90 7.7 s
- Boot space: Audi Q8 e-tron 569 L; Volvo XC90 451 L
- Warranty: Audi Q8 e-tron 2 years; Volvo XC90 5 years
- Road tax: Audi Q8 e-tron RM395/year; Volvo XC90 RM428/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 360,790✓ | RM 418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 335 hp✓ | 249 hp |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s✓ | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 95.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 491 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,633 mm | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Boot space | 569 L✓ | 451 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 71 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 395✓ | RM 428 |
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.
Q8 e-tron
- Quicker 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 491 km EV range from a 95.0 kWh battery
- Larger 569-litre boot
- Only five seats
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Fully electric, so charging has to fit your routine
XC90
- Seven-seat layout
- Longer five-year warranty
- Petrol-hybrid/REV drivetrain with 71-litre fuel tank
- RM58,098 dearer
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 451-litre boot
Q8 e-tron vs XC90 FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron or Volvo XC90 better?
The Audi Q8 e-tron is better on price, acceleration and boot space. The Volvo XC90 is better if you need seven seats and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC90 costs RM58,098 more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.
Which is more practical for family use?
The Volvo XC90 has seven seats, so it suits larger families. The Audi Q8 e-tron only seats five, but its 569-litre boot is bigger than the Volvo’s 451 litres.