Audi Q8 e-tron vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Audi Q8 e-tron leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2025 Audi Q8 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels)
1 of 23 versions
No US price yet
65/100#55 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
65/100#56 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q8 e-tronAudi Q8 e-tronLeaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 11%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+20 kW· 13%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.1 cu ft· 0%
- Power- best on this row+140 kW· 88%
- AC charging- best on this row+2 kW· 33%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | version not named |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | version: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 advanced quattro (02/23 - 02/25) | |
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 advanced quattro (02/23 - 02/25) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q8 e-tronNissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
8080Charging
3534Performance
no data52Practicality
8180
How much is each in the US?
Audi Q8 e-tron
No US price yet
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
nissanusa.com- 2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
- $29,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- 272 miEPA
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Audi Q8 e-tronQ8 e-tron
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Where next
Compare with others
Audi Q8 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 32 sources
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