Audi RS Q8 vs Cadillac Escalade IQL (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$6,295

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

RS Q8 Performance AWD vs Escalade IQL Luxury AWD
Measure	RS Q8	Escalade IQL	Winner
MSRP + destination	$139,595	$133,300	Escalade IQL
Horsepower	631 hp	750 hp	Escalade IQL
Torque	627 lb-ft	785 lb-ft	Escalade IQL
MPG or MPGe	16 mpg	N/A	N/A
Energy cost a year	$2,400	N/A	N/A
Cargo, max	60.7 cu ft	125.2 cu ft	Escalade IQL
Cargo, seats up	30.5 cu ft	24.2 cu ft	RS Q8
Rear legroom	40.2 in	41.4 in	Escalade IQL
Front legroom	41.6 in	45.2 in	Escalade IQL
Length	197.3 in	228.5 in	Not scored
Width	78.7 in	82.4 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,434 lb	N/A	N/A
Towing	7,700 lb	7,500 lb	RS Q8
Seats	5	7	Escalade IQL
Ground clearance	8.0 in	6.9 in	RS Q8
0-60 mph	3.4 s tested	N/A	N/A
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 IQL Sport AWD $130,905	$7,395
Escalade IQL Luxury AWD $130,405	RS Q8 Performance AWD $138,300	$7,895

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 IQL wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.