Is the 2026 Audi Q8 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $75,600. Class median $47,693.
- Commuter: $146 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 5.8 in. Class middle half 6.9 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 5.8 in clearance. Top 97% of 173.
- Good buy: 19 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 | 4% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 19 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 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 30.5 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | Yes |
Is the Q8 a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $75,600 | Median $47,693 | 176 | No |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 196.6 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.6 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | 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 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 23 mpg, top 77% of 139
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 | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.1 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.6 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | 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 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 55 TFSI Premium AWD, 5.8 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Q8 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 4% above cars like it.
- Price, 55 TFSI Premium AWD
- $75,600
- Predicted price
- $72,786
- Gap
- +$2,814 (+4%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Q8 a good buy?
No. 19 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 | $75,600 | 16.8 cents | 60.7 cu ft | 335 hp |
| Subaru Trailseeker Premium AWD | $39,995 | 4.9 cents | 74.0 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Subaru Solterra Limited XT AWD | $42,895 | 4.9 cents | 63.5 cu ft | 338 hp |
| Toyota bZ Woodland AWD | $45,300 | 4.9 cents | 74.3 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium AWD | $53,440 | 12.8 cents | 75.3 cu ft | 340 hp |
| Ford Explorer ST RWD | $54,905 | 15.2 cents | 85.3 cu ft | 385 hp |
| Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | $56,090 | 11.9 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 362 hp |
| Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus AWD | $57,570 | 12.8 cents | 75.2 cu ft | 340 hp |
| Cadillac LYRIQ Luxury AWD | $59,200 | 6.7 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 365 hp |
Compared with 1,089 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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