Audi Q8 e-tron vs Rivian R1S (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,605

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Q8 e-tron Premium AWD vs R1S Dual Standard AWD
Measure	Q8 e-tron	R1S	Winner
MSRP + destination	$76,095	$77,700	Q8 e-tron
Horsepower	355 hp	533 hp	R1S
Torque	414 lb-ft	610 lb-ft	R1S
MPGe	78 MPGe	79 MPGe	R1S
EV range	272 mi	258 mi	Q8 e-tron
Cargo, max	28.5 cu ft to 56.4 cu ft	104.7 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	28.5 cu ft	46.7 cu ft	R1S
Rear legroom	39.1 in	36.6 in	Q8 e-tron
Front legroom	40.8 in	41.4 in	R1S
Length	193.5 in	200.8 in	Not scored
Width	76.2 in	79.1 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,534 lb to 5,798 lb	N/A	N/A
Towing	4,000 lb	7,700 lb	R1S
Seats	5	7	R1S
Ground clearance	8.1 in	8.7 in	R1S
0-60 mph	5.4 s tested	4.5 s tested	R1S
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Q8 e-tron Premium AWD $74,800	R1S Dual Standard AWD $75,805	$1,005
R1S Dual Standard AWD $75,805	Q8 e-tron Premium AWD $74,800	$1,005

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: R1S wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.