2026 Audi Q8 towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- 55 TFSI Premium AWD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 7,700 lb.
- Top 18% of 147 SUVs (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,160 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 121% of 5,027 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 7,700 lb: 55 TFSI Premium AWD, $75,600.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 TFSI Premium AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,027 lb | $75,600 |
| 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,027 lb | $80,800 |
| 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 5,027 lb | $86,200 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2019 to 2026: 7,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 7,716 lb | S P360 AWD | $77,600 |
| Audi Q8 (this car) | 7,700 lb | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $75,600 |
| Rivian R1S | 7,700 lb | Dual Standard AWD | $76,990 |
| BMW X6 | 7,200 lb | xDrive40i AWD | $77,300 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 5,000 lb | Luxury AWD | $77,395 |
| Volvo EX90 | 4,850 lb | Twin Motor Plus AWD | $79,995 |
| BMW iX | 3,500 lb | xDrive45 AWD | $75,150 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree