Verdict
These two Audi SUVs hit 0-100 km/h in the same 5.6 seconds, but suit very different Malaysian households. The Q7 is RM3,718 cheaper, seats seven and carries 770 litres, while its 2,995 cc petrol powertrain with 48V assistance brings an RM1,632 annual road tax bill. The Q8 e-tron has five seats and a 569-litre boot, but its two motors deliver 402 hp and 664 Nm, backed by a 114 kWh battery, 582 km range and 22 kW AC/170 kW DC charging. Pick space and long-distance top speed with the Q7; pick electric driving and lower RM545 road tax with the Q8 e-tron.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and 250 km/h top speed.
Q8 e-tron
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you can charge regularly and want 582 km of quoted range with RM545 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Power and torque: Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm; Q8 e-tron 402 hp and 664 Nm.
- Seats and boot: Q7 seven seats and 770 litres; Q8 e-tron five seats and 569 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Q7 5,052 mm and 2,994 mm; Q8 e-tron 4,915 mm and 2,928 mm.
- Annual road tax: Q7 RM1,632; Q8 e-tron RM545.
- Top speed: Q7 250 km/h; Q8 e-tron 200 km/h.
- Wheels: Q7 22-inch alloys; Q8 e-tron 21-inch alloys.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot
- 250 km/h top speed
- Adaptive cruise control, all-wheel steering and soft-close doors
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM545
- 333 hp and 500 Nm trail the Q8 e-tron's 402 hp and 664 Nm
Q8 e-tron
- 114 kWh battery with 582 km quoted range
- 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC charging
- Lower RM545 annual road tax
- Five seats and 569 litres of luggage space versus the Q7's seven seats and 770 litres
- 200 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
- Passive cruise control and lane-departure warning only, where the Q7 gets adaptive cruise and 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 | — |
| 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 seven occupants, luggage and a 250 km/h top speed. The Q8 e-tron is better for electric driving, with 402 hp, 664 Nm, 582 km range and much lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q8 e-tron costs RM465,990, which is RM3,718 more than the Audi Q7 at RM462,272.
Can the Audi Q8 e-tron match the Q7 for family space?
No. The Q8 e-tron has five seats and a 569-litre boot, while the Q7 has seven seats and a 770-litre boot. The Q7 also has a longer 2,994 mm wheelbase against 2,928 mm.
