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Audi Q8 · AUDI AG; Q8 S line front three-quarter render, Audi Ireland MY26 guide; regional configuration shown

Audi Q8
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Audi Q8 · AUDI AG; Q8 S line front three-quarter render, Audi Ireland MY26 guide; regional configuration shown

Audi · Q8

Q8

Released 2018

Audi's large coupé-styled SUV, updated in 2023, sold with mild-hybrid V6 petrol and diesel engines, a V6 plug-in hybrid, the V8 SQ8 and the RS Q8, all with quattro, suited to buyers who want a sportier alternative to the Q7.

Body
SUV
Powertrain
Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol
Power
282–631 bhp
Range
51 mi
Boot
605 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the Q8 is a refined, quiet and comfortable cruiser with a spacious, beautifully built interior and smooth V6 engines, and that its coupé roof costs little practicality. The common criticisms are that it is less engaging to drive than a BMW X6, expensive to buy and run, and has dated, fiddly touchscreen controls; Autocar found the gearbox hesitant.

From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com, autoexpress.co.uk and carwow.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain
Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol
Power
282–631 bhp
0–62 mph
3.6–6.1 s
Top speed
149–174 mph
Engine or motors
3.0-litre V6 TDI (286 PS) and 3.0-litre V6 TFSI (340 PS), both with mild hybrid; 3.0-litre V6 TFSI plug-in hybrid (394 PS system output); 4.0-litre V8 TFSI (507 PS SQ8, 600 PS RS Q8, 640 PS RS Q8 performance); bhp converted from Audi's PS figures
Torque
600 Nm (TDI and e-hybrid), 500 Nm (TFSI), 770 Nm (SQ8), 800 Nm (RS Q8), 850 Nm (RS Q8 performance)
Gearbox
8-speed tiptronic
Drive
quattro four-wheel drive

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP)
51 miles
Battery
22 kWh
Economy (WLTP)
21.5–74.6 mpg
Range detail
e-hybrid WLTP electric range: 46–51 miles combined, 50–54 miles city, depending on trim
Charging
e-hybrid has a 22 kWh net (25.9 kWh gross) battery; AC charging, 225 minutes to full
Efficiency
WLTP combined: 32.6–34.9 mpg (TDI), 25.4–27.4 mpg (TFSI), 64.0–74.6 mpg weighted (e-hybrid), 22.2–22.9 mpg (SQ8), 20.8–21.6 mpg (RS Q8 and RS Q8 performance); depends on trim
CO2 emissions
212–227 g/km (TDI), 234–252 g/km (TFSI), 86–100 g/km (e-hybrid), 280–289 g/km (SQ8), 297–309 g/km (RS Q8), WLTP combined

Practicality

Body
SUV
Seats
5
Boot
605 litres
Length
5,004 mm
Width
1,996 mm
Weight
From 2,100 kg
Boot
605 litres, 1,755 litres with the rear seats folded; 439/1,589 litres (e-hybrid), 604/1,751 litres (SQ8)
Towing
3,500 kg braked
Size
5,004 mm long, 1,996 mm wide, 1,706 mm high; weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 2,100 kg (TFSI) to 2,490 kg (e-hybrid)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Every version tows up to 3,500 kg braked
  • e-hybrid covers up to 51 miles on electricity (WLTP)
  • RS Q8 performance has 640 PS and reaches 174 mph

Cons

  • Five seats only
  • V8 models manage 21–23 mpg (WLTP combined)
  • Boot falls from 605 litres to 439 in the e-hybrid

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
BMWX5
SUVMild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid294–617 bhp64 mi650 lNov 2018
BMWX6
SUVMild hybrid294–617 bhp–580 lNov 2019
BMWX7
SUVMild hybrid347–523 bhp–326 lMar 2019

Sources

  1. audi.co.uk/en/models/q8/q8/configurator
  2. audi.co.uk/en/models/q8/q8-e-hybrid/configurator
  3. audi.co.uk/en/models/q8/sq8/configurator
  4. audi.co.uk/en/models/q8/rsq8/configurator
  5. audi.co.uk/en/models/q8/rsq8-performance/configurator
  6. audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/expressive-design-and-new-lighting-techn…
  7. audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-sport-gmbhs-most-powerful-suvs-the-…
  8. audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-q9-audis-first-large-full-size-suv-…

Photo: AUDI AG; Q8 S line front three-quarter render, Audi Ireland MY26 guide; regional configuration shown

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