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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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Audi Q8 vs Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
Audi Q8
Volkswagen Amarok
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2024 Audi
Q8
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2024 Volkswagen
Amarok
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Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 85L
195 to 782 km
80L
576 to 792 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$132,269 - $165,984
$55,490 - $82,990
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun hot hatch engine
- Upmarket styling all round
- Unexpectedly plush ride
Misses
- Getting quite expensive
- Scarce storage and minimal buttons
- Inconsistent transmission behaviour
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
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
- Savona Leather Interior (+$3,100)
Colours Available
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 0.0 | 2.0L, 2.3L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO V6 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 360kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 6000 | 3250 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1370 - 2900 | 1750 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16 | 10 - 16.5 | |
