Audi Q3 vs BYD Yangwang U8

How does the Audi Q3 stack up against the BYD Yangwang U8? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

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BYD Yangwang U8BYD Yangwang U8
SpecAudi Q3BYD Yangwang U8
Horsepower (max)268 hp1,180 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)6.6 s3.5 s
Top speed230 km/h200 km/h
Variants12
Body styleCompact SUVLuxury performance PHEV SUV
GenerationMk3 (2025)Yangwang U8 / U8L
Production2025 – present2024 – present
Length4,530 mm5,319 mm
Width1,858 mm2,050 mm
Height1,591 mm1,930 mm
Wheelbase2,680 mm3,050 mm

Audi Q3 vs BYD Yangwang U8: common questions

Is the Audi Q3 or BYD Yangwang U8 faster?
The BYD Yangwang U8 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.3s versus the Audi Q3's 6.3s (0-100 km/h in 3.5s vs 6.6s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi Q3 or the BYD Yangwang U8?
The BYD Yangwang U8 makes more power: 1,180 hp (880 kW) versus 268 hp (200 kW) for the Audi Q3.
Is the Audi Q3 or BYD Yangwang U8 faster on top speed?
The Audi Q3 has the higher top speed at 143 mph (230 km/h), versus 124 mph (200 km/h) for the BYD Yangwang U8.
What is the main difference between the Audi Q3 and the BYD Yangwang U8?
The Audi Q3 is a compact suv, while the BYD Yangwang U8 is a luxury performance phev suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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