2026 Audi SQ8 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.0s
- Premium Plus AWD, 500 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 18% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: top 27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Plus AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 500 hp | 568 lb-ft | 5,269 lb | 190 | 10.5 | 4.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $99,700 |
| Prestige AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 500 hp | 568 lb-ft | 5,269 lb | 190 | 10.5 | 4.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $107,200 |
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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 2 | 500 hp | Premium Plus AWD | $99,700 | Base | $2,400 | 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 | 2 | Premium Plus AWD | $99,700 | 4.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium Plus AWD: 500 hp, 16 mpg, $99,700. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | AMG GLC 63 S E Performance 4MATIC | 671 hp | 19 mpg | $86,750 | N/A |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | 510 hp | 18 mpg | $90,000 | 4.3 s |
| Jaguar F PACE | SVR 575 Edition AWD | 567 hp | 17 mpg | $92,400 | 3.8 s |
| BMW X5 | M60i AWD | 523 hp | 19 mpg | $93,600 | 4.2 s |
| BMW X6 | M60i AWD | 523 hp | 19 mpg | $98,000 | 4.2 s |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Dynamic SE P530 AWD | 523 hp | 19 mpg | $103,700 | 4.3 s |
SQ8 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Audi SQ8: 1.9 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Audi SQ8.
| Measure | 2026 Audi SQ8 | 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium Plus AWD | 4WD |
| 0-60 | 4.0 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 500 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,269 lb | 6,038 lb |
| hp per ton | 190 | 139 |
| lb per hp | 10.5 | 14.4 |
| MSRP | $99,700 | $97,100 |
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