Audi SQ8 (F1/4M) Crossover (2019)
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Audi SQ8 (F1/4M) is the performance variant of the Q8 large crossover in production from 2019. It debuted with a 4.0 TDI engine, which was supplanted by a 4.0 TFSI unit as VW discontinued its V8 diesel production.
Compared to the SQ7, the SQ8 is marketed to be more "exclusive", perhaps as Audi expected the number of consumers with questionable tastes would be low. In reality, consumers purchasing performance crossovers already have questionable tastes, and the SQ8 is just perfect for them with the hunchback design.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Audi SQ8 is hardly the "offroader" that Audi would like you to think. Another negative is the large 13.3m (43.6ft) turning circle.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 73% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Decent performance
- Last chance to get V8 diesel
Cons
- Large on the outside, tight on the inside
- Large turning circle
- Hunchback styling
What external reviewers found***
External score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb infotainment
- Excellent infotainment system
- Impressive ride quality
- Comfortable ride
- Smooth acceleration
Cons
- Lacklustre handling
- Lackluster fuel economy
- Not as practical as the Q7
- Not the most comfortable to drive
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Specifications
| 4.0 TDI | 4.0 TFSI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 605 L / 21.4 cu-ft ~ 1755 L / 62.0 cu-ft | 605 L / 21.4 cu-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 14.8 L / 15.6 qt | 14.9 L / 15.7 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.8 L / 9.3 qt | 9.5 L / 10.0 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 85.0 L / 22.5 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 735 kg / 1620 lbs | 690 kg / 1521 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 285/45 R21 113Y XL | 285/45 R21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 13.3 m / 43.6 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door SUV | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1708 mm / 67.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 5006 mm / 197.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1995 mm / 78.5 in | 2190 mm / 86.2 in (mirror unfolded) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1679.0 mm / 66.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1687.0 mm / 66.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 2365.0 kg / 5213.9 lbs | 2270.0 kg / 5004.5 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 10J x 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2996 mm / 118.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 4.8 sec | 4.1 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 4.6 sec | 3.9 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 204 ~ 205 g/km | 275 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.34 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (combined) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway) | 12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (combined) | 16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 3500 kg / 7716 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 3500 kg / 7716 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 3500 kg / 7716 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | DMVA | DCU | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 4.0 L / 241.4 cu-in / 3956.0 cc | 4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 435.0 hp / 324.4 kW @ 3750-4750 rpm | 507.0 hp / 378.1 kW @ 5500 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 110.0 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | 126.9 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 91.4 mm / 3.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 900 Nm / 663.8 lb-ft @ 1250-3250 rpm | 770 Nm / 567.9 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 8-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic tiptronic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2019 ~ 2020 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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autocar[1]
Reviewer score 79%The SQ8’s air suspension is capable adjusting ride height through 90mm of travel between its lowest and highest settings. That fact, combined with those clever anti-roll bars and the proper, centre-diff based four-wheel drive, ought to make the car pretty capable off road. Those looking for the biggest, loudest, fastest, most exciting bombastic 4x4 for the money should probably apply elsewhere.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Comfortable to drive
- Lots of standard equipment
Cons
- Not the best off road performance
- Not the most comfortable to drive
autocar[2]
Reviewer score 74%SQ8 makes a slightly detuned but still very hearty 500bhp. It causes the car’s 0-62mph dash to tumble from 4.8- to 4.1sec. It also makes WLTP lab-test fuel economy tumble from 36.2mpg to 22.1-.
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Pros
- Powerful petrol engine
- Comfortable to drive
- Lots of tech
Cons
- Not the most comfortable to drive
autoexpress[3]
Reviewer score 56%The new Audi SQ8 TFSI moves away from diesel refinement and frugality, which strengthens its principles as a performance SUV. It's slightly better to drive than the SQ7, but perhaps more importantly it risks making the RS Q8 redundant. It serves up similar straight-line performance as well as greater levels of comfort at a much cheaper price.
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Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Sleek, sporty styling
Cons
- More expensive than its predecessor
- Alternatives are more fun to drive
carmagazine[4]
Reviewer score 44%Priced at €102,600 before options and from around £82,000 in the UK. High-tech diesel engine beams the battleship SQ8 from 0-62mph in just 4.8sec. Rear-wheel steering reduces the turning circle from 13.3 to 12.3 metres. Ride comfort varies from low-speed knotty to pleasantly composed.
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Pros
- High-tech diesel engine
- Impressive ride quality
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Lacklustre handling
- High-end brakes
carwow[5]
Reviewer score 81%The Audi SQ8's cabin looks and feels uber posh. With launch control engaged, this near-2.4-tonne SUV will crack the 0-60mph sprint in less than 4.8 seconds. Standard-fit quattro all-wheel drive means the SQ8 won't be left floundering should you decide to take it across a few muddy fields.
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Pros
- Spacious cabin
- Comfortable to drive
- Superb infotainment
Cons
- Not as practical as the Q7
- No third row of seats
- Not as comfortable as the SQ7
cnet[6]
Reviewer score 82%The 2020 Audi SQ8 is an expensive proposition, starting at $89,995 including destination. Audi's MMI Touch Response system is good -- so good, in fact, that when it debuted it won our Roadshow Shift Award for Cabin Tech of the Year. The adaptive cruise control is mighty smooth, with no major braking or acceleration events causing unwanted head bobs.
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Pros
- Smooth acceleration
- Excellent infotainment system
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Lackluster fuel economy
- No USB-C ports
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References
- ^ Audi SQ8 review . [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/sq8. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ^ Audi SQ8 TFSI Vorsprung 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/sq8/first-drives/audi-sq8-tfsi-vorsprung-2021-uk-review. 2021-07-02. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ^ New Audi SQ8 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/q8/107293/new-audi-sq8-2020-review. 2020-09-15. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ^ Audi SQ8 review: a torque monster blunted by diesel demons. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/audi/sq8/. 2019-07-02. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ^ Audi SQ8 Review. [carwow]. https://www.carwow.co.uk/audi/sq8. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ^ 2020 Audi SQ8 review: Leather-lined linebacker. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-audi-sq8-review/. 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
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