2026 Audi Q8 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.5s
- 55 TFSI Premium AWD, 335 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 46% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 95 of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 | 5,027 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 5.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $75,600 |
| 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 5,027 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 5.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $80,800 |
| 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 5,027 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 5.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $86,200 |
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 | $75,600 | Base | $2,021 | 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 AWD | $75,600 | 5.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 55 TFSI Premium AWD: 335 hp, 19 mpg, $75,600. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis GV70 | 3.5T Sport Advanced AWD | 375 hp | 21 mpg | $64,415 | 5.1 s |
| Volvo XC60 | T8 Plus AWD | 455 hp | 28 mpg | $65,600 | 4.5 s |
| Toyota Sequoia | SR5 RWD | 437 hp | 22 mpg | $65,725 | 5.8 s |
| BMW X3 | M50 AWD | 393 hp | 27 mpg | $66,500 | 4.4 s |
| Jaguar F PACE | P400 R-Dynamic S (2026.5) AWD | 395 hp | 21 mpg | $66,500 | 5.1 s |
| Lincoln Aviator | Reserve RWD | 400 hp | 21 mpg | $66,730 | 5.7 s |
Cheapest 6 of 15.
Q8 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 BMW iX: 1.9 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 Audi Q8 | 2026 BMW iX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | M70 AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.5 s | 3.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 570 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,027 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 133 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 15.0 | N/A |
| MSRP | $75,600 | $111,500 |
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