Audi Q8 e-tron vs. Tesla Model X
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q8 e-tron and Tesla Model X 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 e-tron and the Tesla Model X.
When we compare the Audi Q8 e-tron's and the Tesla Model X's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q8 e-tron has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Tesla Model X has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q8 e-tron's and the Tesla Model X's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model X is a better car than the Audi Q8 e-tron.
Pricing: A used 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron ranges from $42,271 to $61,996 while a used 2024 Tesla Model X is priced between $56,983 to $83,820.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q8 e-tron loses 72.9 percent of its value and the Tesla Model X loses 63.4 percent of its value. This means the Tesla Model X retains 9.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q8 e-tron.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q8 e-tron’s base engine makes 402 horsepower, and the Tesla Model X base engine makes 670 horsepower. The Q8 e-tron is rated to deliver an average of 80 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 285 miles. The Model X is rated to deliver an average of 104 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 335 miles. This gives the Tesla Model X the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi Q8 e-tron. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Q8 e-tron is 16 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Model X is 14 hours (240V).
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Audi Q8 e-tron and the Tesla Model X have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Audi Q8 e-tron has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
70546 - 91662
Starting MSRP:
74400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
77921
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57195 - 92600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
79990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
77921
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57195 - 92600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
52194
Price Range:
42271 - 61996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
60202
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
46534 - 72536
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
138
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21999
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
68401
Price Range:
56983 - 83820
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
60202
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
46534 - 72536
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Audi Q8 e-tron Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Tesla Model X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q8 e-tron
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model X
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.785215378451734
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 387.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
387.3957202234692
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 387.4
Audi Q8 e-tron Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 47Ranking
15 out of / 47Ranking
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16 out of / 72Ranking
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25 out of / 47Ranking
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29 out of / 72Ranking
32 out of / 47Ranking
33 out of / 47Ranking
37 out of / 72Ranking
39 out of / 47Ranking
39 out of / 47Ranking
43 out of / 72Ranking
48 out of / 72Ranking
54 out of / 72Ranking
55 out of / 72Ranking
63 out of / 72Tesla Model X Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 72Ranking
3 out of / 47Ranking
4 out of / 72Ranking
4 out of / 47Ranking
6 out of / 72Ranking
6 out of / 47Ranking
7 out of / 72Ranking
7 out of / 47Ranking
7 out of / 47Ranking
7 out of / 47Ranking
8 out of / 47Ranking
8 out of / 47Ranking
9 out of / 72Ranking
10 out of / 72Ranking
10 out of / 47Ranking
15 out of / 72Ranking
19 out of / 72Ranking
27 out of / 72Ranking
31 out of / 35Ranking
53 out of / 57Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Audi Q8 e-tron Trim Levels
quattro Premium, quattro Premium Plus, quattro Prestige
Tesla Model X Trim Levels
Base, Plaid
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:
8 years / 150000 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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
490 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.130 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
80 / 83 / 81
Range (city/hwy):
285 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
106 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
16 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
104 / 96 / 100
Range (city/hwy):
335 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
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
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
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
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
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:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
28.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
41 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
43.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
91.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5798 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
65.6 inches
Length:
193.5 inches
Wheelbase:
115.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5148 lbs
Width:
89.4 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
199.1 inches
Wheelbase:
116.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Plasma Blue Metallic
Brown
Madeira Brown Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Magnet Gray / Manhattan Gray Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Stealth Gray
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Red
Ultra Red
Silver
Lunar Silver
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Cream
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
White
Black and White
