Audi RS Q8 vs Cadillac Escalade IQ (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$9,295

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

RS Q8 Performance AWD vs Escalade IQ Luxury AWD
Measure	RS Q8	Escalade IQ	Winner
MSRP + destination	$139,595	$130,300	Escalade IQ
Horsepower	631 hp	750 hp	Escalade IQ
Torque	627 lb-ft	785 lb-ft	Escalade IQ
MPG or MPGe	16 mpg	N/A	N/A
Energy cost a year	$2,400	N/A	N/A
EV range	N/A	465 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	60.7 cu ft	119.1 cu ft	Escalade IQ
Cargo, seats up	30.5 cu ft	23.6 cu ft	RS Q8
Rear legroom	40.2 in	41.3 in	Escalade IQ
Front legroom	41.6 in	45.2 in	Escalade IQ
Length	197.3 in	224.3 in	Not scored
Width	78.7 in	82.4 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,434 lb	9,050 lb	Not scored
Towing	7,700 lb	8,000 lb	Escalade IQ
Seats	5	7	Escalade IQ
Ground clearance	8.0 in	6.9 in	RS Q8
0-60 mph	3.4 s tested	5.1 s estimate	RS Q8
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
RS Q8 Performance AWD $138,300	Escalade IQ Premium Luxury AWD $147,705	$9,405
Escalade IQ Luxury AWD $127,405	RS Q8 Performance AWD $138,300	$10,895

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

No total: a price or rating is missing.

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

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

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Escalade IQ wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.