2021 Audi Q8 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.6s
- 55 TFSI Premium AWD, 335 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 33% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 45% of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 TFSI Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $68,200 |
| 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $68,200 |
| 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $68,200 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered. Turbo named on 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 3 | 335 hp | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $68,200 | Base | $1,920 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 3 | 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $68,200 | 5.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD: 335 hp, 20 mpg, $68,200. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X4 | M40i AWD | 382 hp | 23 mpg | $61,700 | 4.4 s |
| Land Rover Discovery | P360 S R Dynamic 4WD | 355 hp | 21 mpg | $61,900 | 6.2 s |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | 362 hp | 23 mpg | $62,500 | 5.5 s |
| Volvo XC90 | Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression 7P | 400 hp | 27 mpg | $63,450 | N/A |
| Jaguar F PACE | P400 R-Dynamic S AWD | 395 hp | 22 mpg | $65,200 | 5.1 s |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Turbo i6 MHEV SE AWD | 355 hp | 21 mpg | $69,500 | 5.5 s |
Cheapest 6 of 10.
Q8 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Porsche Cayenne: 2.0 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Audi Q8 | 2021 Porsche Cayenne |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.6 s | 3.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 670 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | N/A |
| hp per ton | N/A | N/A |
| lb per hp | N/A | N/A |
| MSRP | $68,200 | $163,200 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree