Audi Q8 2018 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Audi Q8 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Tiguan has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi Q8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Tiguan can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Tiguan also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 (diesel, hybrid) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with diesel and hybrid engines. Volkswagen Tiguan is available also with petrol engines. Petrol engines typically offer smoother operation and quicker acceleration compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 - 340 HP | 122 - 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 600 NM | 220 - 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 - 7.1 seconds | 4.9 - 10.9 seconds | |
| In general, Audi Q8 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Tiguan. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.7 - 9.1 | 1.5 - 9.9 | |
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On average, Audi Q8 equipped with diesel engines consume 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 254 mm (10 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q8 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
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Audi Q8 is larger. Audi Q8 is 48 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 16 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q8 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1755 litres | 1655 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi Q8 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This could mean that the Audi Q8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q8 (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q8 is 1.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Audi Q8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`909 | ~ 2`162 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 54 600 | 25 200 | |
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