2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.2s
- Q8 e-tron Premium AWD, 402 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 17% of 184 SUVs (2024).
- Horsepower: top 36% of 184 SUVs (2024).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8 e-tron Premium AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 414 lb-ft | 6,118 lb | 131 | 15.2 | 4.2 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $74,400 |
| Q8 e-tron Premium Plus AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 414 lb-ft | 6,118 lb | 131 | 15.2 | 4.2 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $78,800 |
| Q8 e-tron Prestige AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 414 lb-ft | 6,118 lb | 131 | 15.2 | 4.2 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $84,800 |
| Q8 e-tron Launch Edition AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 414 lb-ft | 6,118 lb | 131 | 15.2 | 4.2 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $87,550 |
| Q8 Sportback e-tron Launch Edition AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 414 lb-ft | 5,798 lb | 139 | 14.4 | 5.4 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Q8 Sportback e-tron Premium AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 414 lb-ft | 5,798 lb | 139 | 14.4 | 5.4 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Q8 Sportback e-tron Premium Plus AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 414 lb-ft | 5,798 lb | 139 | 14.4 | 5.4 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Q8 Sportback e-tron Prestige AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 414 lb-ft | 5,798 lb | 139 | 14.4 | 5.4 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| quattro Premium Plus S line AWD | Electric | 355 hp | 414 lb-ft | 5,798 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 5.7 sEstimate | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $77,800 |
| quattro Premium S line 4dr AWD | Electric | 355 hp | 414 lb-ft | 5,798 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 5.7 sEstimate | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $77,800 |
| quattro Prestige S line AWD | Electric | 355 hp | 414 lb-ft | 5,798 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 5.7 sEstimate | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $77,800 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 8 | 402 hp | Q8 e-tron Premium AWD | $74,400 | Base | $849 | Base |
| Electric | 3 | 355 hp | quattro Premium Plus S line AWD | $77,800 | +$3,400 | N/A | N/A |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-speed automatic | 11 | Q8 e-tron Premium AWD | $74,400 | 4.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Q8 e-tron Premium AWD: 402 hp, 81 MPGe, $74,400. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis GV60 | Performance AWD | 429 hp | 90 MPGe | $69,550 | N/A |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | Launch Edition 4WD | 600 hp | 87 MPGe | $70,200 | 3.4 s |
| Acura ZDX | Type S AWD | 500 hp | 87 MPGe | $73,500 | 4.4 s |
Q8 e-tron Sportback by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 4.2 s.
| Measure | 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback | 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Q8 e-tron Premium AWD | Launch Edition AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.2 s | 4.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 402 hp | 402 hp |
| Curb weight | 6,118 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 131 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 15.2 | N/A |
| MSRP | $74,400 | $87,550 |
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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree