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AUDI Q8 (4M) · Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6vsAUDI Q2L · Facelift 2021 35 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI Q8 (4M) · Facelift 2023

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

AUDI Q2L · Facelift 2021

35 TFSI

160 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    955 km
    593 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

AUDI Q2L Facelift 2021 35 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.6 mpg US
    45.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
Power
231hp172kW
160hp119kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
2,160kg4,762lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.5s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
87.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
54.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.6mpg US45.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
955km593mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,992mm197in
4,270mm168in
Width
1,995mm79in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,697mm67in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,628mm103in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,691mm67in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance-
142mm6in
Trunk volume
605L
347L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6AUDI Q2L Facelift 2021 35 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q2L Facelift 2021 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V63,500-5,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI5,500 rpm1,750-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
54.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
160 hp
119 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 has 71 hp more than AUDI Q2L Facelift 2021 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q2L Facelift 2021 35 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: 71 hp (53 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
1,425 kg
3,142 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
226 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V67.1 s
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 and AUDI Q2L Facelift 2021 35 TFSI: 2.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.6 mpg US
45.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q2L Facelift 2021 35 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6: 2.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
955 km
593 mi
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
226 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
160 hp
119 kW
9.2 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,992 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
4,270 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.6 mpg US
45.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.1 s
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.6 mpg US
45.2 mpg UK
9.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.6 mpg US
45.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202345 TDI V6AUDIQ2LFacelift 202135 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
9.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.6 mpg US
45.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,992 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
4,270 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Range score
955 km
593 mi
800 km
497 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6AUDI Q2L Facelift 2021 35 TFSI
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.6 mpg US45.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km10.94 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi17.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal938 L248 US gal206 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,641 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) Facelift 2023 45 TDI V6

  • Has 71 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 155 km (96 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 258 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI Q2L Facelift 2021 35 TFSI

  • Is 735 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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