Is the 2024 Audi Q8 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $73,700. Class median $47,450.
- Commuter: $146 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 97% of 175.
- Good buy: 18 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 | $146 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.8 in, top 97% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 2% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 18 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 38.6 in | 172 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 30.5 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | Yes |
Is the Q8 a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $73,700 | Median $47,450 | 187 | No |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | Yes |
| Length | 196.6 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.6 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Q8 a good commuter car?
No. $146 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $146
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 23 mpg, top 76% of 155
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, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.1 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.6 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | 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 97% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, 5.8 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Q8 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 2% above cars like it.
- Price, 55 TFSI Premium AWD
- $73,700
- Predicted price
- $72,295
- Gap
- +$1,405 (+2%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Q8 a good buy?
No. 18 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $73,700 | 16.8 cents | 60.7 cu ft | 335 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $47,990 | 4.9 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Ford Explorer ST RWD | $50,105 | 16.0 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sport S 4xe 4WD | $50,695 | 13.9 cents | 67.4 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Lincoln Aviator Livery RWD | $51,370 | 15.2 cents | 77.7 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | $54,390 | 11.9 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 362 hp |
| Cadillac LYRIQ 4dr Tech w/1SA RWD | $57,195 | 6.5 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 340 hp |
| Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Core Dark Theme AWD | $57,900 | 11.4 cents | 63.3 cu ft | 455 hp |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Anniversary Edition 4WD | $60,490 | 12.1 cents | 70.8 cu ft | 375 hp |
Compared with 1,153 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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