Audi Q8 vs Volkswagen Tayron

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Audi Q8
Audi Q8

2025 price

Volkswagen Tayron
Volkswagen Tayron

$48,950 - $76,550

2026 price

Summary

2025 Audi Q8
2026 Volkswagen Tayron
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo V6, 3.0L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
2.6L/100km (combined)

8.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • High price tag is hard to justify
  • Lacks clever storage options
  • Small boot compared to siblings

  • Lacks the finesse and power of Touareg
  • Third row is still a 'sometimes seat'
  • Expensive ownership
2025 Audi Q8 Summary

The Audi Q8 has had a mid-life upgrade and it brings a few minor tweaks to the design, technology and equipment.

Plug-in hybrids tend to rank a little lower on my excitement scale when it comes to available powertrains because I usually find the constant charging inconvenient.

However, the electric driving range of the 60 TSFIe quattro S Line grade has been bolstered by 27km, increasing it to 74km overall.

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2026 Volkswagen Tayron Summary

Volkswagen has a new large SUV in the Tayron (pronounced TIE-ron), and it arrives with a fair bit riding on it. Replacing the Tiguan Allspace and taking on some of the duties left by the departing Touareg, it’s now the brand’s key seven-seat family offering.

We’re testing the flagship 195TSI R-Line with established petrol rivals like the Kia Sorento GT-Line, Skoda Kodiaq RS and Toyota Kluger Grande in mind. After a few weeks of school-holiday mayhem, complete with feral kids, does it sink or swim?

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