Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.6 seconds, compared with 7.3 seconds for 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the higher listed output at 408 hp; 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is rated at 277 hp, a difference of 131 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro at 664 Nm and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy at 421 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
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 569 litres versus 510 litres, a difference of 59 litres. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is listed at 2,268 kg. 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is 85 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
2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy has the lower listed starting price at $52,350, compared with $75,200 for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.