2019 Audi Q8 vs. 2019 Porsche Cayenne
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Audi Q8 and 2019 Porsche Cayenne contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Audi Q8 and the 2019 Porsche Cayenne.
When we compare the 2019 Audi Q8's and the 2019 Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Audi Q8 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Audi Q8's and the 2019 Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Porsche Cayenne is a better car than the 2019 Audi Q8.
Pricing: A used 2019 Audi Q8 ranges from $26,497 to $43,774 while a used 2019 Porsche Cayenne is priced between $27,739 to $60,917.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Audi Q8 loses 58.3 percent of its value and the 2019 Porsche Cayenne loses 49.5 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Porsche Cayenne retains 8.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Audi Q8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Audi Q8’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the 2019 Porsche Cayenne base engine makes 340 horsepower. The Q8 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 495 miles. The Cayenne is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 545 miles. This gives the 2019 Porsche Cayenne the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Audi Q8. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The 2019 Audi Q8 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
67400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
58333
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
40340 - 105700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
65700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
58333
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
40340 - 105700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34709
Price Range:
26497 - 43774
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
31131
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
19793 - 45892
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
166
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64893
# Good or Great Deals:
86
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
40453
Price Range:
27739 - 60917
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
31131
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
19793 - 45892
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
190
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62464
# Good or Great Deals:
118
Audi Q8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Audi Q8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.7 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Porsche Cayenne
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.7 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.148
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2138876223491124
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.387533372684528
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.8
Audi Q8 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
50 out of / 64Ranking
56 out of / 68Ranking
57 out of / 68Ranking
61 out of / 68Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 25Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 64Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2019 Audi Q8 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
2019 Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, S, Turbo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
340 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1340 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 495 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
30.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
27.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5004 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
67.2 inches
Length:
196.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4377 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
193.7 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cobra Beige Metallic
Black
Night Black / Orca Black Metallic
Blue
Galaxy Blue Metallic
Gray
Samurai Gray Metallic
Orange
Dragon Orange Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Brown
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Palladium Metallic
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Biscay Blue Metallic / Moonlight Blue Metallic
Gray
Quartzite Grey Metallic
Orange
Not available
Silver
Rhodium Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Purple
Purpurite Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Saiga Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Pando Gray
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Mojave Beige / Truffle Brown/Cohiba Brown
Brown
Truffle Brown
Gray
Slate Grey / Slate Grey/Mojave Beige
Blue
Graphite Blue/Chalk
