2025 Audi Q8 e-tron 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.4s
- Premium AWD, 355 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 41% of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: top 39% of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | Electric | 355 hp | 414 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.4 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $74,800 |
| Premium Plus AWD | Electric | 355 hp | 414 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.4 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $79,200 |
| Prestige AWD | Electric | 355 hp | 414 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.4 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $85,200 |
| Q8 Sportback e-tron S line Premium AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 414 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.4 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | N/A |
| Q8 Sportback e-tron S line Premium Plus AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 414 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.4 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | N/A |
| Q8 Sportback e-tron S line Prestige AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 414 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.4 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | N/A |
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 | 3 | 355 hp | Premium AWD | $74,800 | Base | $882 | Base |
| Electric | 3 | 402 hp | Q8 Sportback e-tron S line Premium AWD | N/A | N/A | $882 | $0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 6 | Premium AWD | $74,800 | 5.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium AWD: 355 hp, 78 MPGe, $74,800. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 4dr Luxury w/1SD RWD | 365 hp | 92 MPGe | $63,595 | 6.0 s |
| Kia EV6 | GT AWD | 601 hp | 83 MPGe | $63,800 | 3.4 s |
| Kia EV9 | Wind AWD | 379 hp | 83 MPGe | $63,900 | 5.7 s |
| Genesis GV60 | Performance AWD | 429 hp | 90 MPGe | $69,900 | N/A |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | Launch Edition 4WD | 600 hp | 93 MPGe | $70,200 | 3.4 s |
| Polestar 3 | Long Range Dual Motor AWD | 489 hp | 88 MPGe | $73,400 | 4.8 s |
Cheapest 6 of 8.
Q8 e-tron by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 BMW X6: 1.2 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2025 Audi Q8 e-tron | 2025 BMW X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium AWD | M60i AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.4 s | 4.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 523 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 5,300 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 197 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 10.1 |
| MSRP | $74,800 | $95,150 |
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