Is the 2021 Audi Q8 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $68,200. Class median $39,195.
- Commuter: $139 a month. Class median $116.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 5.8 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 5.8 in clearance. Top 99% of 132.
- Good buy: 5 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $139 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.8 in, top 99% |
| Worth the money | Yes | Same as predicted |
| Good buy | No | 5 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Q8 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 40.2 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 30.5 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the Q8 a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $68,200 | Median $39,195 | 144 | No |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 196.6 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.6 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.0 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Q8 a good commuter car?
No. $139 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $139
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 23 mpg, top 75% of 137
Is the Q8 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.8 in clearance, 67.2 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.1 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.6 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Q8 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.8 in clearance. Top 99% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, 5.8 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Q8 worth the money?
Yes. Priced the same as cars like it.
- Price, 55 TFSI Premium AWD
- $68,200
- Predicted price
- $67,990
- Gap
- +$210 (+0.3%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Q8 a good buy?
No. 5 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $68,200 | 16.0 cents | 60.7 cu ft | 335 hp |
| Lincoln Aviator Livery RWD | $50,660 | 15.2 cents | 77.7 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression | $53,500 | 10.9 cents | 63.6 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Land Rover Discovery P360 S R Dynamic 4WD | $61,900 | 15.2 cents | 74.3 cu ft | 355 hp |
| Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression 7P | $63,450 | 11.1 cents | 64.1 cu ft | 400 hp |
| BMW X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid | $65,400 | 13.7 cents | 72.3 cu ft | 389 hp |
Compared with 1,024 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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