2021 Audi Q8 vs. SQ8 Exterior Design

The Q8 is designed for those who aim high, think big, and pursue an uncompromising lifestyle. Brimming with style, the 2021 Audi Q8 is ready to impress. If you’re interested in pushing the envelope on performance, the SQ8 offers more power output ― 500 horsepower and 569 pound-feet of torque, thanks to its V8 engine.

The Q8 features 20-inch five-arm design wheels or 21-inch segment-spoke design wheels, plus power adjustable, power folding, and heated exterior side mirrors with memory. The SQ8 is equipped with 21-inch ten-V-spoke S design wheels with bi-color finish.

Both the Q8 and SQ8 also feature aluminum roof rails, a tailgate roof spoiler, full LED headlights, LED tail lights with dynamic turn signals, and a trailer hitch pre-wiring provision.

2021 Audi Q8 vs. SQ8 Interior Design & Technology

The cabin of the 2021 Q8 is well appointed, featuring standard seats, leather seating surfaces, and fine grain ash natural brown wood inlays. Power soft-closing doors are standard equipment on the top (Prestige) trim.

The 2021 SQ8 features Valcona leather S sport front seats with contrast diamond stitching and S embossing and aluminum spectrum inlays. Other standard features for each model include heated front seats plus sliding rear seats with 40/20/40 split folding seatbacks and adjustable recline.

Both models also come with:

• Power tailgate
• Power panoramic sunroof
• Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass and integrated Toll Module®
• LED interior lighting package
• Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles
• Climate control system (three-zone on the Q8 and four-zone on the SQ8).

When it comes to entertainment and connected tech, the Q8 and SQ8 feature the MMI® Navigation plus with MMI® touch response system, Audi virtual cockpit, Bluetooth® wireless technology, Audi smartphone interface, and a Bang & Olufsen® 3D premium sound system on higher level trims.

2021 Audi Q8 vs. SQ8 Engine Specs & Fuel Economy

How much power and strength do you want? Both models can tow up to 7,700 pounds, but when it comes to top-level output, the SQ8 is the top performer. If fuel economy is a top priority, the Q8 delivers more fuel efficiency. Both SUVs come with quattro® all-wheel drive and eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission.

• 2021 Audi Q8
• 2021 Audi SQ8

2021 Audi Q8 vs. SQ8 Size & Cargo

Thoughtfully designed with you and your passengers’ comfort in mind, the two-row 2021 Audi Q8 and 2021 Audi SQ8 offer generous interior space that includes plenty of cargo area so you can bring the things you need with you.

With seating for five people, when the rear seats are folded down in the 2021 Q8 and 2021 SQ8 you’ll have access to 60.7 cubic feet of cargo space. When the rear seats are up, cargo volume is 30.5 inches. Front legroom is 41.6 inches and rear legroom is 40.2 inches in both vehicles.

2021 Audi Q8 vs. SQ8 Safety Options & Features

Depending on the trim level you choose, both the 2021 Audi Q8 and 2021 Audi SQ8 are loaded with safety features and advanced driver assist technologies that include: