Audi RS Q8 vs. Audi SQ8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi RS Q8 and Audi SQ8 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 RS Q8 and the Audi SQ8.
When we compare the Audi RS Q8's and the Audi SQ8's specifications and ratings, the Audi RS Q8 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Audi SQ8 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. Based on this comparison of the Audi RS Q8's and the Audi SQ8's specifications and ratings, the Audi SQ8 is a better car than the Audi RS Q8.
Pricing: A used 2024 Audi RS Q8 ranges from $105,921 to $129,573 while a used 2024 Audi SQ8 is priced between $84,394 to $106,014. For a new model, the Audi RS Q8's price is between $119,113 and $144,165, with the Audi SQ8 priced between $96,034 and $127,559.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi RS Q8 loses 58.2 percent of its value and the Audi SQ8 loses 58.5 percent of its value. This means the Audi RS Q8 retains 0.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi SQ8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi RS Q8’s base engine makes 591 horsepower, and the Audi SQ8 base engine makes 500 horsepower. The RS Q8 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles. The SQ8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 473 miles. This gives the Audi SQ8 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi RS Q8. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
119113 - 144165
Starting MSRP:
125800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
74477
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48600 - 127200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
96034 - 127559
Starting MSRP:
96600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
74477
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48600 - 127200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
118407
Price Range:
105921 - 129573
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
74492
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
45686 - 118407
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22505
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
94074
Price Range:
84394 - 106014
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
74492
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
45686 - 118407
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
58
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23757
# Good or Great Deals:
35
Audi RS Q8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi SQ8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi RS Q8
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi SQ8
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.421689240821522
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:
2.8400211997303697
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 38.2
Audi RS Q8 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
6 out of / 70Ranking
7 out of / 70Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
23 out of / 28Ranking
27 out of / 70Ranking
51 out of / 70Ranking
57 out of / 70Ranking
61 out of / 70Audi SQ8 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 70Ranking
8 out of / 70Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 70Ranking
17 out of / 70Ranking
18 out of / 28Ranking
18 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 28Ranking
25 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 70Ranking
53 out of / 70Ranking
56 out of / 70Ranking
58 out of / 62Ranking
60 out of / 70Ranking
62 out of / 70Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi RS Q8 Trim Levels
4.0T quattro
Audi SQ8 Trim Levels
4.0T quattro Premium Plus, 4.0T quattro Prestige
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
591 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
590 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.107 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
500 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
568 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.096 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 19 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
293 / 428 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
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
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
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
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
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:
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5512 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
66.7 inches
Length:
197.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5214 lbs
Width:
86 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
197 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
295/40R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/40R22
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic / Waitomo Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Nardo Gray
Orange
Dragon Orange Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Satellite Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ascari Blue Metallic / Waitomo Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Orange
Not available
Red
Chili Red Metallic
Silver
Satellite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Gold
Sakhir Gold Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Cognac w/ Granite Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Not available
Gray
Rotor Gray w/ Anthracite Stitching
Red
Arras Red w/ Anthracite Stitching
