Audi Q6 E-Tron vs Audi Q8 E-Tron | Which Should You Buy?

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  • @richardh3587
    @richardh3587 8 місяців тому +4

    This is my take as well. Might as well take advantage of the excellent lease deals on the q8 etron and then revisit the q6 on a few years after the initial bugs are worked out.

  • @nickcholeva6844
    @nickcholeva6844 4 місяці тому +8

    I have an Audi Q8 Etron 55 2024 with a perfect spec. It is an awesome vehicle but with the launch of the new Audi Q6, I asked for a test drive of the Q6 Ultra at our dealership in my hometown. First of all, I think the Q6(in white) looks great although not as great as the Q8 Etron, that may of course just be my subjective opinion. But after driving the Q6, and owning a Q8 Etron, I must say I felt somewhat disappointed. The Q6 cabin is certainly not up to the Q8's and the drive is a lot noisier and also not as relaxed as in the Q8. Additionally, I personally like the old layout of the display more in the Q8 although the Q6 is definitely a lot faster and smarter than the old one, I am just not really sure I would benefit from this myself(I am 62 years old) and hence it wouldn't be much of a gain from me. No Kris, you are right, I will stick to the Q8 for the next couple of years.

  • @hungrypanda7
    @hungrypanda7 8 місяців тому +9

    I’m waiting for Q6 e tron to come out so I can bargain the heck out of the Q8 e tron. Dealerships will be pushing hard on the Q8 e tron once Q6 e tron is out!

    • @ehlo_melo
      @ehlo_melo 8 місяців тому +2

      I'm in the same boat with you, I think now it's too soon but in 2-3 months dealers would want to get rid of their Q8 stock which would be a really nice time to buy. I'd be interested to know what you think 😊

  • @georgemitchellii4598
    @georgemitchellii4598 8 місяців тому +6

    I have a 2024 Q8 Etron and i can charge my car in under 30 minutes. So they have corrected that. Also the interior is fantastic. The people complaining about the buttons ect.. are delusional! I get compliments over and over from the exterior to the plush interior. Just a fantastic vehicle especially coming from the Q7

  • @luzovich
    @luzovich 8 місяців тому +3

    Please compare the Q6 e-tron to the Polestar 3.

  • @Manu-P8
    @Manu-P8 8 місяців тому +2

    The main advantage of Q6 is that it has a more efficient drive train it take 3-5 less kWh/100km according to WLTP and it manages to make between 7% to 12% more range from a smaller battery with 11kWh. This is quite impressive.
    Q8 is nicer on interior but is on a very heavy and inefficient platform.
    In my opinion Q6 should be 10.000€ cheaper, but even at this price it’s a better choice.

  • @peternord8893
    @peternord8893 8 місяців тому +1

    One of the things that is decisive for me when choosing a car is how the infotainment system is designed, therefore I would never choose the Q8, want the screen for map display etc. higher up.

    • @donvanvliet9477
      @donvanvliet9477 8 місяців тому +1

      dont forget that the map display is also in the cockpit straight in front of you.

  • @BillB33525
    @BillB33525 8 місяців тому +2

    We had a '19 & '21 etron before our current Q8 etron. We find the current Q8 etron just perfect for our use. We have made many multiday long range roadtrips with the Q8 and frind the range and charging speed adaquate for our use. The interior & cargo space is perfect for picking up visitors at the airport. I am suprised the Q6 doesn't get more range, especially after BMW does so well with their iX. With more charging stations popping up everyday range is not such a big concern anymore. It's been said the Q8 doesn't win on paper specs but when you get in and drive the Q8 it's all smiles.

  • @abraxastulammo9940
    @abraxastulammo9940 8 місяців тому +1

    7:00 So sad considering the old etron came from a 25 min. 10-80 charging time. 😥

    • @e-redj
      @e-redj 8 місяців тому

      Well, if you decouple charging time from battery size, yes. But if you watch the charging speed in km of range added per time unit, the picture looks different. 🤔

    • @donvanvliet9477
      @donvanvliet9477 8 місяців тому

      wasn't that the 50 though, not the 55 with a bigger battery?

    • @abraxastulammo9940
      @abraxastulammo9940 8 місяців тому

      @@donvanvliet9477 Bjørn Nyland did a comparison and the actual time was 25m47s (slightly slower than the 50 back then). Car maniac tried a charge from 1 % and the 10-80 range was 25m14s or so. 1-80 % in 28m28s. 👍

  • @csimbach
    @csimbach 8 місяців тому +4

    Amazing video thank you so much. It’s just what I was looking for.
    How do you see electric Macan versus Q8 etron in terms of luxury experience?

  • @cardinsmith7481
    @cardinsmith7481 8 місяців тому +1

    Great break down on both and actually is a question I would be asking myself early next year when I need to swap vehicle..
    I agree from the waist up, the interior looks nice and funky in the Q6 but that doesn't mean the Q8 is bad.
    One question, does the Q6 have air suspension also, as I love that about the Q8 ride.

    • @KrisRifa
      @KrisRifa  8 місяців тому +7

      The Q6 comes standard without air suspension, but can be optioned with it. I actually prefer the styling of the Q8s interior tbh.

  • @boenill
    @boenill 8 місяців тому +5

    If you don't like to waste a lot of money, stay away from both of them! My own experience after three years with the E-tron and 75,000 miles has given me a loss in value of NOK 500,000. From NOK 860,000 to NOK 360,000 with possible trade-in at Audi.😣😂

    • @abraxastulammo9940
      @abraxastulammo9940 8 місяців тому +2

      Can't you drive it for 20 years like an ICE car? 🤔

    • @boenill
      @boenill 8 місяців тому

      @@abraxastulammo9940 Maybe, but I'm not sure if the battery will last 500,000 miles?😳😂

    • @MasterChief37
      @MasterChief37 8 місяців тому +2

      @@abraxastulammo9940how many people buy a new ICE vehicle and drive it for20 years? Fuck all is the answer.

  • @Orbit353
    @Orbit353 8 місяців тому

    09:30 I don't think the Q8 has battery preconditioning, even when navigating to a charger. The original e-tron 55 at least lacks that, and I don't think they added that capability in the Q8 facelift.

    • @abraxastulammo9940
      @abraxastulammo9940 8 місяців тому +1

      Old one didn't need it, had enough cobalt. 😇

    • @Orbit353
      @Orbit353 8 місяців тому +1

      @@abraxastulammo9940 Definitely needed in freezing temperatures, even with cobalt onboard. The functionality is even there in the system as a test mode (which can be activated with an OBD2 tool), but not brought to the MMI for use by regular users.

    • @MasterChief37
      @MasterChief37 8 місяців тому +1

      Buy an iX, it had manual battery preconditioning and auto preconditioning when a charger is set as a destination or as a destination en route. It also has a better interior and is more efficient.

  • @johnharvey1786
    @johnharvey1786 8 місяців тому

    Audi uk are saying the Q6 is only being sold at an “agency” price so there can be no discounts by the dealer. The dealers just get a fee from Audi for the sale.

  • @wietze9309
    @wietze9309 2 місяці тому

    One other important difference is that the charging port of Q8 is clumsy when you want to charge at Tesla. Except for the new v4 chargers where the cables are longer. The q6 has the dc at the left side (which is the right side for Tesla charging). As a. Private id4 driver i am extensively using Tesla superchargers. It is often even cheaper than ac charging !!!!

  • @volvo_kristian
    @volvo_kristian 8 місяців тому +7

    Another major difference. Towing capacity. The Q8 can "only" pull 1.800 kg. With their manual tow hook. However the Q6 can pull up to 2.400 kg. And it has a semi electric tow hook. So much stronger and much more convenient. That's almost worth the price difference alone 😂

  • @mikadavies660
    @mikadavies660 8 місяців тому +2

    Wow... What a nice postion ... Shall I buy a Q6 etron or Q8 etron?? Imagine just having that amount of money just sitting around..!!

    • @abraxastulammo9940
      @abraxastulammo9940 8 місяців тому

      Take the Macan! 😜

    • @mikadavies660
      @mikadavies660 8 місяців тому

      @abraxastulammo9940 Or a second hand Taycan at half the money?

    • @abraxastulammo9940
      @abraxastulammo9940 8 місяців тому

      @@mikadavies660 Their loss is your benefit! 😜

  • @OleIngeMøgster
    @OleIngeMøgster 8 місяців тому +5

    If the Q6 is expensive compared to the Q8 why is @krisrifa then buying a Macan which is basically the same as the Q6 for a way higher price? Even the SQ6 with my options is at least 10000 euros cheaper than the Macan EV.

    • @MasterChief37
      @MasterChief37 8 місяців тому +5

      Because Kris is a brand snob. He likes to flash his watches and wear expensive clothing made for much younger people.

  • @martinjamar6472
    @martinjamar6472 8 місяців тому +2

    Very interesting 👌 thxx we think 1st to take a new model (because Audi is not always up to date 😅) but I prefer the look of the Q8 definitely

  • @snakeeyes9246
    @snakeeyes9246 8 місяців тому

    I'm having the same dilemma. While I haven't driven either, I think my pick for right now is the Q8 E-tron 55 SUV with the 20" wheels. The trim I'd choose is the Prestige (North American spec). I have a 2022 A4 45, but am thinking about going EV in the next 2 to 4 years. Maybe my mind will change by then. Who knows?

  • @mortensenvick5711
    @mortensenvick5711 8 місяців тому +1

    I'd say the Q8 e tron looks a lot better. The Q6 e tron doesn't have very good proportions. But I'm sure the Q6L e tron the lwb of the Q6 that will be introduced in few days in China, will look better than the Q6

  • @bostjanlaba
    @bostjanlaba 7 місяців тому +1

    I totally agree. I had e-tron, now have q8 etron, wife q4 etron. Q6 is overpriced while being much more q4 than q8. Not to mention that ugly dashboard screen that looks rediculous in terms of design and let's not forget the scandalous one-piece-multi-button touch. Even in q4 touch buttons on a steering wheel is a disgrace and whoever approved that should be fired out of whole automotive sector. Truth be told Q6 does look stunning from outside.
    Good review, thanks!

  • @surecom12
    @surecom12 6 місяців тому

    KEMPOWER charging stations are very nice and well made, including the software compared to other charging stations filled with software bugs and other issues...

  • @kleallen
    @kleallen 8 місяців тому +1

    Why they still make a grill on ev cars ???

    • @KrisRifa
      @KrisRifa  8 місяців тому +4

      well it's not a grill, it's a face. Without their distinct front ends all cars would look the same.

    • @abraxastulammo9940
      @abraxastulammo9940 8 місяців тому

      To have some front features, remember the actual opening in the old etron was just like a letterbox between the rings and the numberplate.

    • @e-redj
      @e-redj 8 місяців тому +1

      Because otherwise all cars would look the same. The front fascia of a car is what gives character to the car. You can recognise it is an Audi at the first glance, and that is the most important.
      And at the end of the day, all cars have front openings, some try to hide them others don’t, but all have them.

    • @donvanvliet9477
      @donvanvliet9477 8 місяців тому

      Actually, there is an air cooled radiator, it's there to cool the battery. There are flaps to control the airflow.

    • @PhilT993
      @PhilT993 8 місяців тому

      @@KrisRifa Yes, the iX certainly their point on that 🙂

  • @abraxastulammo9940
    @abraxastulammo9940 8 місяців тому +1

    4:01 Wow, 96 % as good...is not far away from 99 % as good. 😇

  • @Armagedon197238
    @Armagedon197238 8 місяців тому +1

    Thx.
    I have same conclusions here in France. (Etron owner)
    Yes this Q6 Etron seems great. But for about the same price, Q8 Etron gives probably more.
    So i really need to try this new one to know which i should buy. 😂

    • @anthonyredfield2923
      @anthonyredfield2923 8 місяців тому +1

      Regarde peut être l’esthétique aussi car le Q8 est quand même très moche par rapport au Q6 qui n’est pas parfait non plus

    • @Armagedon197238
      @Armagedon197238 8 місяців тому

      @@anthonyredfield2923 A voir et a essayer. 😉

    • @SudSale31
      @SudSale31 7 місяців тому

      T’en a 10x plus pour ton argent avec le Q8
      Le Q6 est bourré de plastiques dur et de piano black, indigne pour une voiture de ce prix et de ce standing​@@anthonyredfield2923

  • @oneville1321
    @oneville1321 8 місяців тому +1

    This is Perfect - thank you!
    Been umming and ahing about whether I should look at changing up from the 2019 e-tron which has for the most part, been perfect. The only thing that has been a bug bear is the MMI system which just feels dated but also some of the promised functionality around FOD never worked.
    Given there is not much change between the e-tron 2019 and Q8 e-tron bar a handful of range which for me, is not an issue..and now between the Q6 and Q8 all you're really getting is a bit less space overall, and a newer MMI system wrapped around with cheaper materials... I don't think I'll look at changing anytime soon

  • @Shaggy12321
    @Shaggy12321 4 місяці тому +1

    Q8 by far, the Q6 is very plasticy inside with those big glossy screens, its also a bit odd looking, kind of like the EQC, Model Y etc where these SUV EV's look like beached whales. Q8 is a real premium vehicle with that unmatched NVH reduction and ride quality, its just a step up in almost every way (as the name suggests)

  • @sc0or
    @sc0or 6 місяців тому

    You could skip saying "etron" and give that time to better pronunciation of a model number. Because of "queue e etron" was hard to match to Q8 actually. Those "6", "4", "E" meh..

    • @KrisRifa
      @KrisRifa  6 місяців тому

      Audi have non EVs called Q8 and Q6, so etron is necessary

    • @sc0or
      @sc0or 6 місяців тому

      @@KrisRifa In this particular video you talk about electrical versions, but customers could have different IQs of course -) May be you are right

  • @myrcflyer9999
    @myrcflyer9999 6 місяців тому

    should have made the Q6 with 114 kWh pack to push the range up to 700km or 360miles EPA. Lost opportunity. Close to 400miles EPA range with 20minutes 10 to 80 charging or addingg 160 miles in 10 minutes will make it a true long range EV to replace Hybrids or Gas cars

  • @feelit00
    @feelit00 7 місяців тому +1

    If you ask me, counting days when I can finally return my etron, do not get either. There are amazing choices right now and Audi is faaaaaaar from that... even Kodiaq whoops Audis

  • @mrfaab76
    @mrfaab76 8 місяців тому

    I have q8

  • @mickolsen8823
    @mickolsen8823 5 місяців тому

    Etron is so beautiful, the Q6 is ugly idk how they got it so wrong

  • @grahamhadley826
    @grahamhadley826 8 місяців тому +19

    Having owned a 2023 Audi Etron 55 S-line sportback for a while now and done a few thousand miles in it, I have to say I disagree with this analysis. This car is by far the worst car I have ever owned in the last 15 years. The tech is intrusive, not logical and 80% of it you'll never use. It has a habit of changing screens without command. Some settings it remembers on start up and others is doesn't. But its biggest issue is in the driver experience. It wallows in the corners and all the different driver settings make no difference. Its sluggish on acceleration because Audi limit the power in all settings, even in Dynamic mode, so you'll never get the claimed 5.6sec 0-60 accept for the first time you engage dynamic mode and only for 7 seconds (ridiculous idea Audi). Having said that, this chassis isn't capable of using its full power anyway. The cars steering has virtual no feel to the wheels, so you're constantly making guesswork small steering inputs to keep it straight, which consequently means it "fidgets" on the road, particularly motorways and that in turn activates the "keep in lane" steering, which is very aggressive to the point of being dangerous. Yes, I can turn that off, but it doesn't remember that setting so I have to remember to turn it off every time I get in the car! With all the said tech on this car, now let's look at what's missing... No full TPI monitoring (deleted by Audi in 2023 on European cars to save money). No one pedal driving. For a car that weighs over 2.5 tonnes that makes this car cumbersome to drive in slow traffic. It has no "creep" function to mimic ICE auto gearboxes, this makes certain driving situations difficult. For example reversing into a tight parking space that's slightly uphill, as you lift off the throttle, the car will roll forward, which is dangerous. I've not driven a Q4 or Q6 Etron, but those who have, say the Etron/Q8 is better, so I can only conclude these cars are truly terrible. Am I anti electric cars? No. My previous vehicle was a Jaguar i-Pace. That is the best car I have ever owned. In comparison to the Etron/Q8, the i-Pace is light years ahead. Double wishbone suspension, so it stays flat in corners. Torque vector braking, so it stays tight in corners, one pedal driving which works brilliantly and improves range. Creep function that allows you to pull onto roundabouts quickly and full power is available in every driving mode, so 0-60 in 4.3 secs is achievable every time and it gives supercar like acceleration for overtaking in an instant. The fit and finish on the i-Pace is on a par with the e tron and in my opinion the i-Pace has better, more comfortable seats too. The etron is so bad in comparison, I'm selling it to get another i-Pace. If you're watching this car review, test drive the Audi E-tron range first, then go and drive a i-Pace. There is no comparison, the i-Pace wins hands done on every front, including passenger space thanks to being wider and being longer between the wheels.

    • @stephenrussell6074
      @stephenrussell6074 8 місяців тому +1

      I am surprised having watched in depth reviews on both cars that these are your opinions they seem extreme and focussed on one set of a cars responses.

    • @MackanderSingh
      @MackanderSingh 7 місяців тому

      good in-depth review, also can you share the real world range, spl. in cold weather? Ownership cost etc..?
      Fast charging and battery health (spl. degradation) we cannot have both simultaneously.. Week back I checked Q6-etron at Audi's House of progress. I like the car, but as of now.. test drives are not available. Lets see when more reviews will be uploaded with real world range..

    • @pauladams5673
      @pauladams5673 7 місяців тому

      Save your money and reduce your impact on the planet and buy a VW ID.3. It does everything the Q8 e-tron does except towing.

    • @michelklijn9236
      @michelklijn9236 7 місяців тому +1

      Yes, you are so good explaining my feelings of my Q8 taxi l.
      I owned the Q8 as a taxi.
      The car makes me real tired at the end of the day.
      Now i have a Kia Niro EV.
      This Kia is a easy to use car with normal to bigger space.
      The drive comfort is not as soft as the Audi.
      At the end of the day, i have more energy.

    • @SergioMartinez-qx9rt
      @SergioMartinez-qx9rt 7 місяців тому +3

      I have had the car for a year now and my last one was a Macan GTS 2020 .. sure, Porsche is more sporty, much better to drive spiritedly, but also noisy, disturbing and a step down in practicality and overall comfort
      Porsche is Porsche, but for roughly the same price, the Audi Q8 eTron is the car we want to have
      Consumption is ~10% higher than the Q6, but the battery is also ~10% bigger, so real world range is nit that different.. charging speed is much higher in the Q6, but only in 800 volts chargers, which are practically only Ionity here un central Europe ..
      I don’t know if we live in the same planet and have the same Q8 eTron, your comments are bullshit

  • @rudimussrodeln
    @rudimussrodeln 5 місяців тому

    i think the q6 etron is way more ugly than q8 etron

  • @SergioMartinez-qx9rt
    @SergioMartinez-qx9rt 6 місяців тому

    What it’s amazing of these cars is the absolutely ridiculous resale value
    I have a Q8 etron 55 from November 2023, with 4500 km, and Audi offered just 30k eur to repurchase it ..
    I even announced it online at 70k and did not receive any single reply, not even an offer
    The car is wonderful, I will keep it for years to come, but this is VERY BAD
    I mean, very very bad
    This will be my last Audi, for sure and for ever

  • @josefv-y8m
    @josefv-y8m 8 місяців тому

    No one buys used etrons, they stand for month until they are bellow the price of an ID3...and I can understand after driving an eTron 55.
    This car is so awfully heavy that my wife got immediatelly moving sick in this heavy , fat beast. In each corner and each braking, you feel the mass inertia of this 2.6t hippo.
    Drove nine EVs in the meanwhile...worst was the Polestar 2 as a noisy tin can, but second is the eTron 55...never will consider again too touch this fat hippo.
    Most likely the Q6 is as fat as the Q8...

    • @abraxastulammo9940
      @abraxastulammo9940 8 місяців тому +1

      Q8 should have improved suspension, Q6 is a whole new platform. Get a Macan! 😜

    • @MasterChief37
      @MasterChief37 8 місяців тому

      I had a brand new Polestar 2 twin motor rental recently, what a disappointing vehicle, I expected a lot based on reviews from this channel and other, I came away stunned that anyone could find anything nice about it, except for the seats, the ride was awful. It was horribly inefficient, noisy, the suspension wasn’t comfortable.

    • @CybertuxSpain
      @CybertuxSpain 8 місяців тому +1

      My wife loves our e-tron, but maybe it's got something to do with my style of driving which is not always like when I was 20 years old... 😂

    • @CybertuxSpain
      @CybertuxSpain 8 місяців тому

      Try driving mode Dynamic and enter a new world. 🙂

    • @degerrit
      @degerrit 5 місяців тому

      Out of curiosity - which EVs are on the top end of the scale for you?
      I've probably also driven 9 EVs by now, though mostly much lower-end models 😀