Audi Q8 e-tron vs Subaru Solterra
The Subaru Solterra leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Audi Q8 e-tron leads on 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
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024
66/100#53 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q8 e-tronAudi Q8 e-tronSolterraSubaru Solterra
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+16 mi· 6%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 10%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+20 kW· 13%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.5 cu ft· 29%
- Power- best on this row+126 kW· 73%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row15.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 35%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | version: Solterra Touring Onyx Edition |
| Top speed | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| 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 | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 advanced quattro (02/23 - 02/25) | version: Touring Onyx Edition |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Premium | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: Solterra ET-HS AWD (Japan, 2025.10 update) |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q8 e-tronSubaru Solterra
Range
8079Charging
3546Practicality
8165
How much is each in the US?
Audi Q8 e-tron
No US price yet
Subaru Solterra
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024 - Price checked Dec 20, 2024 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2025 Premium
- $38,495
- 2026
- $38,495
- 2025 Limited
- $41,995
- 2025 Touring
- $44,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Subaru SolterraSolterra
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Subaru Solterra
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- 272 miEPA
- Subaru Solterra
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 16 mi
Which charges faster?
Subaru SolterraSolterra
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Subaru Solterra
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Where next
Compare with others
Audi Q8 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 39 sources
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