Tesla Model Y vs. Audi Q8 e-tron
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Tesla Model Y and Audi Q8 e-tron 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 Tesla Model Y and the Audi Q8 e-tron.
In comparing the Tesla Model Y's and the Audi Q8 e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model Y has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Audi Q8 e-tron has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Tesla Model Y's and the Audi Q8 e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q8 e-tron is a better car than the Tesla Model Y.
Pricing: A used 2026 Tesla Model Y ranges from $42,990 to $57,950 while a used 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron is priced between $42,271 to $61,996.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Tesla Model Y loses 60.8 percent of its value and the Audi Q8 e-tron loses 72.9 percent of its value. This means the Tesla Model Y retains 12 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 Tesla Model Y’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the Audi Q8 e-tron base engine makes 402 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Tesla Model Y and the Audi Q8 e-tron 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:
-
Starting MSRP:
44990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
54633
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
44990 - 64380
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
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
49191
Price Range:
42990 - 57950
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
49191
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
49191 - 49191
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
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:
109
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17880
# Good or Great Deals:
64
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
27705
Depreciation %:
0.6158051
Resale Value $:
17285
Residual Value %:
0.3841949
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
0.61589711
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
0.6158051 - 0.69977334
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
54401
Depreciation %:
0.73119265
Resale Value $:
19999
Residual Value %:
0.26880735
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.71868218
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.66736223 - 0.73184836
Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Audi Q8 e-tron Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model Y
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 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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
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
Tesla Model Y Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 65Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 40Ranking
15 out of / 65Ranking
17 out of / 44Ranking
20 out of / 65Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
27 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 65Ranking
30 out of / 59Ranking
33 out of / 65Audi Q8 e-tron Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
11 out of / 65Ranking
11 out of / 65Ranking
11 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 44Ranking
19 out of / 65Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
22 out of / 40Ranking
24 out of / 44Ranking
28 out of / 44Ranking
30 out of / 44Ranking
34 out of / 65Ranking
35 out of / 44Ranking
36 out of / 65Ranking
39 out of / 59Ranking
40 out of / 44Ranking
44 out of / 65Ranking
45 out of / 65Ranking
49 out of / 65Ranking
61 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Launch Series, Long Range, Performance
Audi Q8 e-tron Trim Levels
quattro Premium, quattro Premium Plus, quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 120000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp
Torque:
309 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
357 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
81 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
12 hours (240V)
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)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
33.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4184 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
188.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Stealth Gray
Red
Ultra Red
Silver
Quicksilver
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Plasma Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Magnet Gray / Manhattan Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Glacier White Metallic
Brown
Madeira Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Black and White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
White
Not available
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
