Audi Q8 e-tron vs Jeep Wrangler
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Audi Q8 e-tron scores higher, 71 vs 60
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 4 Aug 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Jeep Wrangler
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$81,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol I4 Turbo
- Power
- 200kW
- Economy
- 10.2 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 365L
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$140,600RRP
- cannot be matched: Premium Audio not offered
$81,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q8 e-tron 50 e-tron SUV
$140,600
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia
No published drive-away price on our record.
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2-Door
$81,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $356 a week in repayments ($81,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Jeep Wrangler starts $58,610 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the Jeep Wrangler.
Finance
≈$356/wk(≈$1,543/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Wrangler at $81,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jeep WranglerDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 10 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q8 e-tron and 5 on the Jeep Wrangler.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q8 e-tron
- REC-006599 · published 28 Apr 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the mounting bolts connecting the brake pedal rod and the brake servo may not have been tightened to the sufficient torque and could become loose.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2024
Jeep Wrangler
- REC-006656 · published 2 Jul 2026Wrangler / Gladiator: EHPS pump connector can overheat and start a fireYear range on the notice: 2020 - 2024
- REC-000743 · published 23 Jan 2020The transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020
- REC-000742 · published 23 Jan 2020The transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020
- 4 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
95kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 170kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC, 170kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q8 e-tron features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Jeep Wrangler gets a 8.4-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q8 e-tron stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler counters with Alpine audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi Q8 e-tron uses a Electric producing 250kW and 664Nm of torque, sent through a two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 seconds.
The Jeep Wrangler responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo making 200kW and 400Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.3 seconds.
The Audi Q8 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 250kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q8 e-tron is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q8 e-tron measures 4,915mm long on a 2,928mm wheelbase, 581mm longer than the Jeep Wrangler at 4,334mm (2,459mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q8 e-tron generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 569L in the Audi Q8 e-tron and 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, giving the Audi Q8 e-tron a 204L advantage. The Audi Q8 e-tron seats 5 vs 4.
For towing, the Audi Q8 e-tron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 303kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 2.5 m tighter, 10.0 m against 12.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q8 e-tron) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi Q8 e-tron), 5 years (Jeep Wrangler).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q8 e-tron: more power (250kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (569L against 365L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,497kg).
The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $140,600).
The Verdict
Audi Q8 e-tron scores higher, 71 vs 60
The Audi Q8 e-tron scores 71 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Audi Q8 e-tron ahead by 29 points), performance (Audi Q8 e-tron ahead by 22 points). Boot space with the seats up: 569L in the Audi Q8 e-tron, 365L in the Jeep Wrangler.
Ways to buy
For the Jeep Wrangler.
Finance
≈$356/wk(≈$1,543/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Wrangler at $81,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jeep WranglerDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q8 e-tron and Jeep Wrangler?
The Jeep Wrangler is the cheapest at $81,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q8 e-tron by $58,610.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi Q8 e-tron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2019). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Jeep Wrangler, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi Q8 e-tron has the largest boot at 569L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi Q8 e-tron has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi Q8 e-tron makes the most power at 250kW. The Audi Q8 e-tron is quickest to 100km/h in 7s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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