Audi A8 vs Audi Q8

How does the Audi A8 stack up against the Audi Q8? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A8Audi A8
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Audi Q8Audi Q8
SpecAudi A8Audi Q8
Horsepower (max)563 hp640 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s3.6 s
Top speed250 km/h305 km/h
Variants23
Body styleLuxury flagship sedanPerformance SUV coupe
GenerationD5 LCI4M LCI
Production2022 – present2024 – present
Length5,191 mm5,012 mm
Width1,945 mm2,000 mm
Height1,473 mm1,675 mm
Wheelbase2,998 mm2,998 mm

Audi A8 vs Audi Q8: common questions

Is the Audi A8 or Audi Q8 faster?
The Audi Q8 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.4s versus the Audi A8's 3.7s (0-100 km/h in 3.6s vs 3.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A8 or the Audi Q8?
The Audi Q8 makes more power: 640 hp (477 kW) versus 563 hp (420 kW) for the Audi A8.
Is the Audi A8 or Audi Q8 faster on top speed?
The Audi Q8 has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 155 mph (250 km/h) for the Audi A8.
What is the main difference between the Audi A8 and the Audi Q8?
The Audi A8 is a luxury flagship sedan, while the Audi Q8 is a performance suv coupe. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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