Is the 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $89,800. Class median $47,450.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Front headroom 38.1 in. Class median 39.9 in.
- Good buy: 5 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: off-road.
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 | Yes | $68 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 13% below 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 SQ8 e-tron Sportback 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 | 39.1 in | Median 38.6 in | 172 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 27.2 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | Yes |
Is the SQ8 e-tron Sportback a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $89,800 | Median $47,450 | 187 | No |
| Horsepower | 496 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | No |
| Length | 193.5 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 7.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the SQ8 e-tron Sportback a good commuter car?
Yes. $68 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $68
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
Is the SQ8 e-tron Sportback a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 65.5 in tall | 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 181 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.1 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the SQ8 e-tron Sportback a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the SQ8 e-tron Sportback worth the money?
Yes. Priced 13% below cars like it.
- Price, SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus AWD
- $89,800
- Predicted price
- $102,681
- Gap
- -$12,881 (-13%)
- 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 SQ8 e-tron Sportback 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ8 e-tron Sportback SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus AWD | $89,800 | 7.8 cents | 28.5 cu ft | 496 hp |
| Kia EV6 GT AWD | $61,600 | 6.9 cents | 50.2 cu ft | 576 hp |
| Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition 4WD | $70,200 | 6.6 cents | 64.0 cu ft | 600 hp |
| Acura ZDX Type S w/Performance Wheel & Tire AWD | $74,500 | 6.6 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 500 hp |
| Rivian R1S Dual Standard AWD | $76,050 | 7.6 cents | 104.7 cu ft | 533 hp |
| BMW iX xDrive50 AWD | $87,100 | 6.9 cents | 77.9 cu ft | 516 hp |
Compared with 1,153 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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