Verdict
Just RM3,718 separates these two executive SUVs, but they suit very different Malaysian households. The seven-seat Q7 brings a 770-litre boot, 333 hp and a 250 km/h top speed, making it the practical choice for carrying people and luggage. The five-seat Q8 e-tron counters with two motors producing 402 hp and 664 Nm, a 114-kWh battery and 582 km of EV range. Both match at 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h, while the Q8 e-tron’s RM545 annual road tax is far easier on the running budget than the Q7’s RM1,632.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and the higher 250 km/h top speed.
Q8 e-tron
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you can charge regularly and want 402 hp, 664 Nm, 582 km of EV range and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Audi Q8 e-tron RM465,990
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm; Audi Q8 e-tron 402 hp and 664 Nm
- Seats and boot space: Audi Q7 seven seats and 770 litres; Audi Q8 e-tron five seats and 569 litres
- Annual road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632; Audi Q8 e-tron RM545
- Energy storage and range: Audi Q7 85-litre fuel tank; Audi Q8 e-tron 114-kWh battery and 582 km EV range
- Top speed: Audi Q7 250 km/h; Audi Q8 e-tron 200 km/h
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot
- 250 km/h top speed
- All-wheel steering and adaptive air suspension
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM545
- 333 hp and 500 Nm trail the Q8 e-tron’s 402 hp and 664 Nm
- No quoted EV range or battery warranty
Q8 e-tron
- 402 hp and 664 Nm from two motors
- 582 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC charging
- RM545 annual road tax and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty
- Five seats and a 569-litre boot versus the Q7’s seven seats and 770 litres
- 200 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
- Lane-keeping gives warnings only, where the Q7 provides 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 at 5,200 rpm | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 8 (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 larger families because it has seven seats and a 770-litre boot. The Q8 e-tron is better for EV driving, with 402 hp, 664 Nm, 582 km of range and much lower 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.
Which one is cheaper to tax and charge?
The Q8 e-tron has lower annual road tax at RM545, against RM1,632 for the Q7. It supports AC charging at up to 22 kW and DC charging at up to 170 kW; the Q7 uses an 85-litre petrol tank.
