Audi RSQ8 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Audi RSQ8. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi RSQ8 stands out with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi RSQ8 uses a Petrol producing 471kW and 850Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.6 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Audi RSQ8 has the clear power advantage at 471kW vs 325kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi RSQ8 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi RSQ8 measures 5,012mm long on a 2,998mm wheelbase, 27mm longer than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 605L in the Audi RSQ8 and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 176L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi RSQ8 costs about $3,477 a year (12.2 L/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi RSQ8) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Audi RSQ8: more power (471kW against 325kW) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: the lower starting price ($167,800 against $257,227) and the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 605L).

The Verdict

Porsche Cayenne Electric scores higher, 60 vs 58

The Porsche Cayenne Electric scores 60 to the Audi RSQ8's 58 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi RSQ8 ahead by 9 points), value (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 605L in the Audi RSQ8, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi RSQ8, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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