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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron vs Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
Selected trim50 quattro · 2023-25Change trim290 mi · 95 kWh · £70,300
Selected trimYOU! Comfort RangeChange trim322 mi · 79.9 kWh · £34,065
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron stays competitive across the board, while the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Best value
Citroën ë-C5 AircrossRange & charging
Citroën ë-C5 AircrossPracticality
Citroën ë-C5 AircrossWhich should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueCitroën
Audi
4.2
Citroën
7.2
Motorway RangeCitroën
Audi
3
Citroën
3.6
FamilyCitroën
Audi
6.3
Citroën
7.2
ChargingCitroën
Audi
4.3
Citroën
5.5
City DrivingCitroën
Audi
1.5
Citroën
4.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
YOU! Comfort Range
- £36,235 cheaper
- 32 miles more WLTP range
- 1.3 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron50 quattro | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £70,300 | £34,065 (better) |
| Official range | 290 miles | 322 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 528 L | 565 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 31 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 5.6 sec (better) | 8.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
Length
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron4,915mm
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross4,652mm-263mm
Width
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron1,935mm-1mm
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,936mm
Height
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron1,619mm-73mm
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross1,692mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron50 quattro | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,652 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,935 mm (better) | 1,936 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,189 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,619 mm | 1,692 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.2 m | 10.9 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 465 mm spare (better) | 464 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron50 quattro | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 528 L | 565 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1567 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,800 kg | Not available |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro |  Citroën ë-C5 Aircross YOU! Comfort Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.92m | 4.65m-263mm |
| Width | 1.94m | 1.94m+1mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.19m | Not available |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.69m+73mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.93m | 2.79m-133mm |
| Ground Clearance | 172mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 528L | 565L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1567L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.2m | 10.9m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,585kg | 2,184kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,800kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 95kWh (better) | 79.9kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 290 mi | 322 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW | 160kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £70,300 | £34,065 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £70,300 (not eligible) | £32,565 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Coupe SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2023–2025 | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron50 quattro | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 290 miles | 322 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 242 miles (better) | 224 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 31 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 170 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 89 kWh (better) | 73.7 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard (better) | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron50 quattro | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.6 sec (better) | 8.9 sec |
| Power | 250 kW (better) | 157 kW |
| Torque | 664 Nm (better) | 345 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron
50 quattro
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
YOU! Comfort Range
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro
Tested 2019
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist76%
Euro NCAP - Citroën ë-C5 Aircross YOU! Comfort Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist62%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron50 quattro | Citroën ë-C5 AircrossYOU! Comfort Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron worth the extra £36,235 over the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross?
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron costs £36,235 more than the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. For that premium it adds 93 kW more power and a 3.3s quicker 0-62mph time. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is not just cheaper - it also offers 32 miles more WLTP range. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron or the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross?
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is £36,235 cheaper to buy. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is cheaper to charge, roughly £184 a year versus £224 for the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross comes out roughly £36,435 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron and Citroën ë-C5 Aircross like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 242 miles for the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron and 224 miles for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron goes roughly 17 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron or the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross?
The two are within 1 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 465 mm of total clearance for the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron and about 464 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross also turns in a 1.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron or the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron and 84% for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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