7.8
2024 Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron review
The Q8 Sportback e-tron does a good job at being an Audi SUV that just happens to be electric – but while range is better, it's still thirsty.
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James Wong
Audi Q8 vs Lexus LX Comparison
Audi Q8
Lexus LX
2024 Audi
Q8
vs
2024 Lexus
LX
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv upper large category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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7.8
7.8
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Based on the Audi Q8 55 e-tron
Based on the Lexus LX SPORTS LUXURY
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Audi Q8. The Lexus LX won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Performance
Fuel Efficiency
75L - 85L
195 to 782 km
93L
884 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$132,269 - $165,984
$137,513
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Luxuriously quiet and comfortable
- Six years of free charging, servicing
- Looks and feels like any big Audi SUV
Misses
- Energy efficiency still a weak point
- Too many features still optional
- Minimal changes compared to old e-tron
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very likeable powertrain with ample punch
- Heaps of wow factor inside
- Big towing capacity and off-road chops
Misses
- Suspension is clumsy at times
- It’s not easy to get in and out of
- Who is taking this off-road?
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 4461 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 0.0 | 4.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO V6 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | QUAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 360kW | 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 6000 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1370 - 2900 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16 | 16.8 | |
