2020 Audi SQ8

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Rating8.4

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Midsize SUV
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$89,000 - $94,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Capable powertrain and fast acceleration

Expensive price tag compared to rivals

All-new model for 2020.

Immersive driving experience

Driver seat has limited adjustment options

Comfortable and luxurious interior

Specs & Features

$89,000

price

500 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

568 lb.-ft.

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.0L 8cyl AWD 8A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2020 Audi SQ8 is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Coupe, the BMW X6 M50i, and the Porsche Cayenne S Coupe. Spread across 2 trims, the SQ8 starts off at a base price of MSRP $89,995 and carries on to $95,495. Its 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 500 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 4.3 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the SQ8 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 17 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 8.3 inches.

Buying Advice

The 2020 Audi SQ8 is an all-new model in the Audi lineup. It builds on the Q8 SUV adding more power. There are two trims on offer and we recommend the feature-loaded Premium Plus trim.

Trims

    Premium Plus
    $89,000 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 8cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 500 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 568 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 4.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg
    Prestige
    $89,000 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 8cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 500 hp hp
    • Torque: 568 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 4.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$89,000- $94,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.39

Horsepower

500 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

568 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$77,500- $171,500

Gasoline

7.51

345 hp @ 5750 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$165,000- $235,700

Gasoline

7.55

542 hp @ 6000 rpm

568 lb.-ft. @ 1960 rpm

5

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$103,050- $110,200

Gasoline

6.74

550 hp @ 5750 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$156,450

Gasoline

6.95

577 hp @ 6000 rpm

627 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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2020 Audi SQ8 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2020 Audi SQ8

    Ranked #4

    4.3 sec12.8 sec155 mph
    4.1 sec15.5 sec-
    4.2 sec15.5 sec-
    4.29 sec12.6 sec-
    4.4 sec12.7 sec-
    5.7 sec14.1 sec156 mph

    2020 Audi SQ8 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2020 Audi SQ8

      Ranked #1

      15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg22.5 gal.337.5/472.5 mi.
      14 mpg23 mpg17 mpg22.5 gal.315/517.5 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg21.1 gal.316.5/443.1 mi.
      12 mpg18 mpg14 mpg24.6 gal.-
      13 mpg15 mpg14 mpg26.4 gal.343.2/396 mi.
      ---24 gal.-

      2020 Audi SQ8 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2020 Audi SQ8

        Ranked #4

        196.6 in.78.5 in.67.2 in.8.7 in.117.9 in.
        202.4 in.78.7 in.68.6 in.9.7 in.117.9 in.

        2020 Aston Martin DBX

        Ranked #2

        198.4 in.78.7 in.66.1 in.9.3 in.120.5 in.
        197 in.77.5 in.66.7 in.8 in.118.3 in.

        2020 BMW X6 M

        Ranked #5

        194.5 in.79.5 in.66.6 in.8.4 in.117 in.
        191.9 in.78.1 in.77.4 in.9.5 in.113.8 in.

        2020 Audi SQ8 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2020 Audi SQ8

          Ranked #3

          30.5 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.
          --70.1 cu.ft.
          38.1 cu.ft.-68.6 cu.ft.
          17.1 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.62.6 cu.ft.
          20.5 cu.ft.108 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.

          2020 Audi SQ8 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2020 Audi SQ8

            Ranked #1

            57.5 cu.ft.30.5 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.76 ft.
            57.5 cu.ft.17.1 cu.ft.62.6 cu.ft.76 ft.
            58.3 cu.ft.38.1 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.-
            70.7 cu.ft.-70.1 cu.ft.-
            14 cu.ft.20.5 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-

            2020 Audi SQ8 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2020 Audi SQ8

              Ranked #2

              7700 lbs.981 lbs.5004 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1885 lbs.5264 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1394 lbs.5842 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1650 lbs.4987 lbs.
              6500 lbs.1210 lbs.5845 lbs.
              5952 lbs.-4650 lbs.

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