Is the 2023 Audi Q8 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $72,800. Class median $44,813.
- Commuter: $139 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 5.8 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Off-road: 5.8 in clearance. Top 98% of 166.
- Good buy: 7 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 $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.8 in, top 98% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 3% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 7 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 38.3 in | 168 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 30.5 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | Yes |
Is the Q8 a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $72,800 | Median $44,813 | 180 | No |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 196.6 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.5 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.0 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Q8 a good commuter car?
No. $139 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $139
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 23 mpg, top 76% of 154
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 | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.1 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.5 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | 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 98% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, 5.8 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Q8 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 3% above cars like it.
- Price, 55 TFSI Premium AWD
- $72,800
- Predicted price
- $70,661
- Gap
- +$2,139 (+3%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Q8 a good buy?
No. 7 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 | $72,800 | 16.0 cents | 60.7 cu ft | 335 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $48,990 | 4.7 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Lincoln Aviator Livery RWD | $51,370 | 15.2 cents | 77.7 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Ford Explorer King Ranch RWD | $54,525 | 15.2 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Cadillac LYRIQ Debut Edition RWD | $58,795 | 6.4 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 340 hp |
| Toyota Sequoia SR5 RWD | $59,865 | 14.5 cents | 86.9 cu ft | 437 hp |
| Land Rover Discovery P360 S R Dynamic 4WD | $65,300 | 14.5 cents | 74.3 cu ft | 355 hp |
| BMW X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid | $65,700 | 13.7 cents | 72.3 cu ft | 389 hp |
Compared with 1,155 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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