Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volkswagen Tayron

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi Q8 e-tron at 5 stars (2019) and the Volkswagen Tayron at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2019 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Audi Q8 e-tron and 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q8 e-tron, against 8 on the Volkswagen Tayron.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Audi Q8 e-tron and 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

Recalls on our record

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.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q8 e-tron features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q8 e-tron stands out with head-up display, heated front seats and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q8 e-tron gets leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth. Climate control is 4-zone in the Audi Q8 e-tron and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Audi Q8 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 250kW vs 110kW. 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, 123mm longer than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm 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 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Audi Q8 e-tron a 224L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 0kg 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 Volkswagen Tayron's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 12.1 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 / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q8 e-tron: more power (250kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (569L against 345L).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $140,600).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 71

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Audi Q8 e-tron's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 3 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi Q8 e-tron ahead by 30 points), value (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 25 points). Boot space with the seats up: 569L in the Audi Q8 e-tron, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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