Audi Q8 vs Rivian R1S (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,990

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

Q8 55 TFSI Premium AWD vs R1S Dual Standard AWD
Measure	Q8	R1S	Winner
MSRP + destination	$76,895	$78,885	Q8
Horsepower	335 hp	533 hp	R1S
Torque	369 lb-ft	610 lb-ft	R1S
MPG or MPGe	19 mpg	85 MPGe	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$2,021	$809	R1S
EV range	N/A	258 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	60.7 cu ft	104.7 cu ft	R1S
Cargo, seats up	30.5 cu ft	46.7 cu ft	R1S
Rear legroom	40.2 in	36.6 in	Q8
Front legroom	41.6 in	41.4 in	About the same
Length	196.6 in	200.8 in	Not scored
Width	78.5 in	79.1 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,027 lb	N/A	N/A
Towing	7,700 lb	7,700 lb	About the same
Seats	5	7	R1S
Ground clearance	5.8 in	8.7 in	R1S
0-60 mph	5.5 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 55 TFSI Premium AWD $75,600	R1S Adventure Dual Motor AWD $76,990	$1,390
R1S Dual Standard AWD $76,990	Q8 55 TFSI Premium AWD $75,600	$1,390

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

R1S costs $5,283 less 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.