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2025 Audi Q8

SQ8 AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $97,600Compare this trim against anything →

What the SQ8 adds over the Q8 (+$23,200)

Spec	Q8	SQ8
Front brake diameter	376 mm	400 mm
Cargo volume behind 1st row	60.7 cu-ft	60.8 cu-ft
Curb weight (maximum)	5026 lbs	5269 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	5026 lbs	5269 lbs
Aspiration	twin turbo	Biturbo
Cylinder count	6	8
Engine displacement	2995 cc	3996 cc
Horsepower	335 hp	500 hp
Torque	369 lb-ft	568 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	3.0L turbocharged V6	4.0L biturbo V8
Valve configuration	DOHC 24-Valve	DOHC
Front legroom	41.6 in	41.3 in
MPG (city)	17 mpg	15 mpg
MPG (combined)	19 mpg	17 mpg
MPG (highway)	23 mpg	21 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$74,400	$97,600
Overall length	196 in	197 in
Steering type	Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance	Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance and Dynamic steering
Tire size	285/45 R21 113Y XL	285/40 R22 110H XL
Final drive ratio	3.5	3.2
Wheel diameter	21 in	22 in

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	400 mm
Front brake type	6 Piston ventilated steel discs
Rear brake diameter	350 mm
Rear brake type	Single Piston ventilated steel discs
Parking brake type	Electro-mechanical

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	60.8 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	33.7 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height	67 in
Overall length	197 in
Overall width	79 in
Wheelbase	118 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	Biturbo
Cylinder count	8
Engine displacement	3996 cc
Engine type (full description)	4.0L biturbo V8
Valve configuration	DOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower	500 hp
Torque	568 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	15 mpg
MPG (combined)	17 mpg
MPG (highway)	21 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	91
Fuel tank capacity	22.5 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	37.1 in
Second-row headroom	38.1 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.3 in
Second-row legroom	40.2 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$97,600

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	59.5 in
Second-row shoulder room	58.5 in

Steering

Steering type	Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance and Dynamic steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	43.6 ft

Tires

Tire size

285/40 R22 110H XL

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.2
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	8-speed Tiptronic® transmission

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	5269 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	5269 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter

22 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety6 std · 0 opt

Anti-Lock Braking System Standard, All Four Wheels, with Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Brake Construction: Front: Aluminum fixed caliper / Rear: Floating caliper with integrated parking brake
Front Brakes: 6 Piston 14.8" (376mm) Ventilated steel discs / 6 Piston 15.8" (400mm) Ventilated steel discs / 10 Piston 17.3" (440mm) Ceramic discs
Parking Brake: Electro-mechanical
Rear Brakes: Single Piston 13.8" (350mm) ventilated steel discs / Single Piston 13.8" (350mm) ventilated steel discs / Single Piston 14.6" (370mm) Ceramic discs
Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Seating1 std · 0 opt

Seating: 5

Interior12 std · 0 opt

Base MSRP (USD): $74,400 / $97,600 / $136,200
Destination and Delivery (USD): $1,295
EPA Class: Standard SUV 4WD
Gas Guzzler Tax (USD): $0
Headroom, Front (in.): 37.1
Headroom, Rear (in.): 38.1
Legroom, Front (in.): 41.6 / 41.3 / 41.3
Legroom, Rear (in.): 40.2
Shoulder Room, Front (in.): 59.5
Shoulder Room, Rear (in.): 58.5 / 58.5 / 58.4
Total Base MSRP (USD): $75,695 / $98,895 / $137,495
Warranty Comprehensive: 4 year / 50,000 mi whichever comes first

Exterior9 std · 5 opt

Curb Weight (lbs.): 5,026 / 5,269 / 5,467
Drag Coefficient (Cd.): 0.39 / 0.37 / 0.40
Height (in.): 67 / 67 / 67.5
Length (in.): 196 / 197 / 197.7
Overall Width with Mirrors (in.): 86 / 86 / 86.2
Overall Width without Mirrors (in.): 79 / 79 / 79
Tires (Standard): 285/45 R21 113Y XL All-season tires / 285/40 R22 110H XL All-season tires / 295/40 ZR22 112Y XL Summer tires
Wheelbase (in.): 118 / 118 / 117.9
Wheels (Standard): 21" 5-W-spoke design wheels, bicolor finish / 22" 5-arm-falx design wheels, bicolor finish / 22" 10-V-spoke star design wheels
Tires (Optional): 285/40 R22 110H XL All-season tires / 285/40 R22 110H XL All-season tires / 295/35 R23 108Y XL Summer tires optional
Tires (Optional): N/A / 285/35 R23 101Y XL Summer tires / N/A optional
Tires (Optional): N/A / 285/40 R22 110Y XL Summer Tires / N/A optional
Wheels (Optional): 22" 5-double-arm design wheels, bicolor finish / 22" 10-spoke Y-design wheels, black metallic finish / 23" 5-Y-spoke design forged wheels, bicolor finish, milled cut optional
Wheels (Optional): N/A / 23" Multispoke-S design wheels, bicolor finish / 23" 5-Y-spoke design forged wheels, black matte finish optional

Powertrain32 std · 0 opt

quattro® all-wheel drive
0-100kph (secs.) Est.: 5.8 / 4.5 / 3.6
0-60mph (secs.) Est.: 5.5 / 4.0 / 3.4
Bore (mm): 84.5 / 86 / 86
Compression Ratio :1: 11.2 / 10.1 / 9.7
Configuration: Longitudinal
EPA Estimated MPG (City): 17 / 15 / 14
EPA Estimated MPG (Combined): 19 / 17 / 16
EPA Estimated MPG (Highway): 23 / 21 / 20
EPA Rating: 4 / 3 / 3
Fuel Capacity (gal.): 22.5
Gear Ratio 1st :1: 5.000 / 4.714 / 4.714
Gear Ratio 2nd :1: 3.200 / 3.143 / 3.143
Gear Ratio 3rd :1: 2.143 / 2.106 / 2.106
Gear Ratio 4th :1: 1.720 / 1.667 / 1.667
Gear Ratio 5th :1: 1.313 / 1.285 / 1.285
Gear Ratio 6th :1: 1.000 / 1.000 / 1.000
Gear Ratio 7th :1: 0.823 / 0.839 / 0.839
Gear Ratio 8th :1: 0.640 / 0.667 / 0.667
Gear Ratio Final :1: 3.504 / 3.204 / 3.204
Gear Ratio Reverse :1: 3.478 / -3.317 / -3.317
Peak Power (HP): 335 / 500 / 631
Peak Torque (ft.-lbs.): 369 / 568 / 627
Recommended Fuel: Premium
Stroke (mm): 89 / 86 / 86
Top Track Speed (kph): 210 / 250 / 305
Top Track Speed (mph): 130 / 155 / 190
Total Displacement (cc): 2,995 / 3,996 / 3,996
Transmission: 8-speed Tiptronic® transmission
Type: 3.0L turbocharged V6 / 4.0L biturbo V8 / 4.0L biturbo V8
Valvetrain: 24-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift and variable timing / 32-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift and variable timing
Warranty Powertrain: 4 year / 50,000 mi whichever comes first

Chassis5 std · 0 opt

Body Construction: Unitary steel / aluminum composite construction
Steering Ratio :1: 14.6 / 13.3 / 13.3
Steering Type: Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance / Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance and Dynamic steering / Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance and Dynamic steering
Suspension: Adaptive damping steel suspension / Five-link independent with Sport adaptive air suspension / RS-tuned adaptive air suspension with active roll stabilization
Turning Circle (ft. Curb-to-Curb): 43.6 / 43.6 / 39.0

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

Cargo Volume Behind Row 2/ Behind Row 1 (cu. ft.): 33.68 / 60.74 / 33.68 / 60.82 / 32.96 / 60.00
Towing Capacity (lbs.): 7,700

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Q8. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the SQ8

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8?

The manufacturer lists $97,600 for the 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8. That is $23,200 above the Q8, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 add over the Q8?

Against the Q8, 21 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.