Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.6 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge has the higher listed output at 455 hp; 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is rated at 408 hp, a difference of 47 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge at 709 Nm and 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro at 664 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro carries the longer listed range at 498 km, against 78 km for 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 569 litres versus 519 litres, a difference of 50 litres. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge is listed at 1,800 kg. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is 154 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge has the lower listed starting price at $56,990, compared with $75,200 for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.