2027 Audi Q8 towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700 lb
- Cheapest at max
- 55 TFSI Premium AWD
- 3.0L 6cyl
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
Top 22% of 79 SUVs (2027).
Trailer check
Yes. Under the rating, but over 85% of curb weight.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- Up to 6,160 lb
- Room left
- 1,600 lb (21% of the rating)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
- 123% of 4,949 lb
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.
What it can pull
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.
- Max tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 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, $76,900.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 TFSI Premium AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,949 lb | $76,900 |
| 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,949 lb | $82,100 |
| 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,700 lb | 4,949 lb | $87,500 |
Highest rating by year
Same max rating from 2019 to 2027: 7,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q8 (this car) | 7,700 lb | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $76,900 |
| BMW X6 | 7,200 lb | xDrive40i AWD | $77,300 |
| Genesis GV80 Coupe | 6,000 lb | 3.5T Advanced AWD | $77,200 |
| Audi SQ6 e-tron Sportback | 4,400 lb | Premium Plus | $75,600 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ