Audi Q8 vs. Maserati Levante
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q8 and Maserati Levante 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 Audi Q8 and the Maserati Levante.
When we compare the Audi Q8's and the Maserati Levante's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q8 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Maserati Levante has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q8's and the Maserati Levante's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q8 is a better car than the Maserati Levante.
Pricing: A used 2024 Audi Q8 ranges from $62,729 to $79,446 while a used 2024 Maserati Levante is priced between $62,995 to $126,628. For a new model, the Audi Q8's price is between $73,548 and $97,395, with the Maserati Levante priced between $78,700 and $142,956.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q8 loses 58.3 percent of its value and the Maserati Levante loses 63.4 percent of its value. This means the Audi Q8 retains 5.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Maserati Levante.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q8’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Maserati Levante base engine makes 345 horsepower. The Q8 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The Levante is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. This gives the Audi Q8 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Maserati Levante. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q8 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Audi Q8 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
73548 - 97395
Starting MSRP:
73700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
74477
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48600 - 127200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
78700 - 142956
Starting MSRP:
102000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
74477
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48600 - 127200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
69740
Price Range:
62729 - 79446
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
74492
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
45686 - 118407
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
50
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
26319
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
87704
Price Range:
62995 - 126628
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
74492
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
45686 - 118407
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
40
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13438
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Audi Q8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Maserati Levante Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
8.7 - 15.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Maserati Levante
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
8.7 - 15.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.171931400739362
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 38.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2994417057979846
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 38.2
Audi Q8 Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 70Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
9 out of / 70Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 70Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
28 out of / 70Ranking
32 out of / 70Ranking
36 out of / 70Ranking
50 out of / 62Ranking
53 out of / 70Ranking
56 out of / 70Ranking
60 out of / 70Ranking
63 out of / 70Maserati Levante Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 70Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
25 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 28Ranking
38 out of / 70Ranking
38 out of / 70Ranking
67 out of / 70Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi Q8 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
Maserati Levante Trim Levels
GT Ultima, Modena Ultima, Trofeo V8 Ultima
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
345 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 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 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 518 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):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
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:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
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:
20.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5049 lbs
Width:
86 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
196 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4994 lbs
Width:
85 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
197 inches
Wheelbase:
118.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Waitomo Blue Metallic
Brown
Tamarind Brown Metallic
Gold
Sakhir Gold Metallic
Gray
Samurai Gray Metallic
Silver
Satellite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero Assoluto
Blue
Blu Emozione
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Grigio Maratea
Silver
Not available
White
Bianco
Interior Colors
Beige
Saiga Beige w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Gray
Pando Gray w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Nero/Rosso
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
