8.4
2022 Audi RSQ8 review
The Audi RSQ8 isn't quite as ferocious as the RS badge would suggest, but there's no shortage of power or dynamic ability here.
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William Stopford
2022 Audi RSQ8 vs 2024 Bentley Bentayga Comparison
Audi RSQ8
Bentley Bentayga
2022 Audi
RSQ8
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2024 Bentley
Bentayga
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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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8.4
8.3
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Based on the Audi RSQ8 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV
Based on the Bentley Bentayga V8
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
1029 km
85L
969 to 1114 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$378,600 - $514,400
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuine grunt
- Surprisingly refined
- Striking looks
Misses
- Little aural drama
- Some switchgear could be better
- Occasional rattle from the sunroof
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks and feels like a bespoke curation
- Opulent interior hides and veneers
- Blisteringly quick with superb road manners
Misses
- No Bond-like rolling infotainment screen
- Significant premium over standard V8
- Expect to use plenty of 98 RON
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
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$9,100)
- Cargo/Luggage Area Rails System (+$1,100)
- Carbon Twill Inlays (+$2,300)
- Exclusive Paint (+$6,800)
- Night View Assist (+$4,900)
- Four Seat Comfort Specification with Rear Console (+$22,279)
- Five Seat Comfort Specification (+$11,361)
- Seven Seat Interior (+$7,486)
- All Terrain Specification (+$9,560)
- Carbon-Ceramic Brakes with Black Painted Calipers (+$31,160)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TTURBO DIR & INDIRFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3996 | 2995 - 5950 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 4.0L, 6.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TWIN TURBO V8, W12, TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 - 48 | |
| Power | ||
| 441kW | 250kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 800Nm | 450Nm - 900Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2200 | 1340 - 1960 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 | 10 - 10.5 | |
