Audi SQ8 vs Lexus LX (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,455
- SQ8: $7,455 cheaper, 91 hp more.
- LX: 3 mpg better, 3.2 cu ft more cargo.
- SQ8 wins 6 of 12 measures.
| Measure | SQ8 | LX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $100,995 | $108,450 | SQ8 |
| Horsepower | 500 hp | 409 hp | SQ8 |
| Torque | 568 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft | SQ8 |
| MPG combined | 16 mpg | 19 mpg | LX |
| Cargo, max | 60.8 cu ft | 64.0 cu ft | LX |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.5 cu ft | 11.0 cu ft | SQ8 |
| Rear legroom | 40.2 in | 36.6 in | SQ8 |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | About the same |
| Length | 197.0 in | 200.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.7 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,269 lb | 5,875 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 7,700 lb | 8,000 lb | LX |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | LX |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 8.0 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.0 s tested | 6.9 s tested | SQ8 |
| 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| SQ8 Premium Plus AWD $99,700 | LX 600 Premium AWD $107,000 | $7,300 |
| LX 600 Premium AWD $107,000 | SQ8 Prestige AWD $107,200 | $200 |
Cost to run
SQ8 costs $5,181 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | SQ8 | LX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $100,995 | $108,450 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,400 | $2,021 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $14,400 | $12,126 |
| Total, 6 years | $115,395 | $120,576 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: SQ8 wins.
LX wins if Price weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | SQ8 | 7% |
| MPG | LX | 16% |
| Power | SQ8 | 18% |
| Space | LX | 5% |
| Towing | LX | 4% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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