Is the 2026 Audi RS Q8 a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $138,300. Class median $47,693.
- Commuter: $173 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Front headroom 37.1 in. Class median 39.9 in.
- Off-road: 8.0 in clearance. Top 59% of 173.
- Price: 6% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 4 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 | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $173 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 8.0 in, top 59% |
| Worth the money | No | 6% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 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 RS 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 RS Q8 a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $138,300 | Median $47,693 | 176 | No |
| Horsepower | 631 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | No |
| Length | 197.3 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 20.0 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the RS Q8 a good commuter car?
No. $173 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $173
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 20 mpg, top 87% of 139
Is the RS Q8 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.0 in clearance | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance | 156 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 37.1 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the RS Q8 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.0 in clearance. Top 59% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Performance AWD, 8.0 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the RS Q8 worth the money?
No. Priced 6% above cars like it.
- Price, Performance AWD
- $138,300
- Predicted price
- $130,924
- Gap
- +$7,376 (+6%)
- 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 RS Q8 a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS Q8 Performance AWD | $138,300 | 20.0 cents | 60.7 cu ft | 631 hp |
| Jeep Recon Moab 4xe 4x4 | $65,000 | 8.1 cents | 65.9 cu ft | 670 hp |
| Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance Plus AWD | $84,995 | 6.7 cents | 75.4 cu ft | 670 hp |
| Rivian R1S Tri AWD | $106,990 | 7.5 cents | 104.7 cu ft | 850 hp |
| Tesla Model X AWD | $114,990 | 5.5 cents | 91.6 cu ft | 670 hp |
Compared with 1,089 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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