Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.1 seconds, compared with 4.5 seconds for 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh. 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI has the higher listed output at 507 hp; 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh is rated at 480 hp, a difference of 27 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh at 850 Nm and 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI at 770 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 NIO EL7 100 kWh provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 658 litres versus 605 litres, a difference of 53 litres. 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI carries the higher towing rating at 3,500 kg, while 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh is listed at 2,000 kg. 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI is 94 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 NIO EL7 100 kWh has the lower listed starting price at $73,000, compared with $97,900 for 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI. 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI 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.