The Audi Q7 was the brand’s first SUV, and has served as its flagship in the category for more than 20 years. It’s easy to see how; the Q7 somehow packs a ton of performance credibility into a vehicle with large seating and cargo capacities in a way that only Audi can. Off of the back of that highly successful debut, Audi launched the Q8 in 2018, featuring a lower roof, a sportier character, and high-end parallel models. In short, the Q7 and Q8 are certainly related, but distinct, vehicles. But which one is right for you? Audi Louisville is here to assist you with answering that question with this comparison guide. Let’s dive in!

Audi Q7 vs Q8 - Quick Comparison

Audi Q7

Audi Q7

Audi Q8

Audi Q8

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Audi Q7VSAudi Q8
$70,900Starting MSRP*$76,900
2.9L V6 Twin TurboStandard Engine3.0L V6
8-speed shiftable automaticTransmission8-speed shiftable automatic
429 HP/442 LB-FTHorsepower / Torque335 HP/369 LB-FT
20/26/23MPG (city/highway/combined)17/23/19
Premium UnleadedRecommended FuelPremium Unleaded
78.1 cubic feetMax Cargo Volume60.7 cubic feet
41.5 / 39.3 inchesFront / Rear Legroom41.6 / 40.2 inches
39.1 / 40.0 inchesFront / Rear Headroom37.1 / 38.1 inches
Audi Q8

Performance

Both the Q7 and Q8 deliver plenty of muscle, helped along by quattro® all-wheel drive and a tiptronic® hybrid transmission, all of which contribute to an incredibly fun driving experience. However, the Q8 truly excels in this category, with its sportier road personality, design, and style. Its 3.0-liter V6 engine clocks a 0-60 time of 5.5 seconds, while an adaptive damping suspension offers the sort of responsiveness and feel characteristic of an elite performance vehicle. If that’s still not enough, the Q8 also offers a pair of ultra-powerful variants, the SQ8 and RS Q8. The SQ8 comes with a 4.0-liter TFSI V8 that can accelerate to 60 MPH in just 4.0 seconds, while the RS Q8 does even better, 3.4 seconds, thanks to a twin-turbo V8.

Audi Q7 interior

Interior Space

One notable difference between the Audi Q7 and Q8 is the fact that the Q7 is a three-row SUV, versus the two rows offered in the Q8. That gives it a total seating capacity of seven, making it an extremely practical family choice. It’s not as if those passengers will be cramped either — even with the extra seats, the Q7’s headroom numbers are superior to those found in the Q8 by a couple inches in all cases, while the legroom areas are comparable. For vacations or shorter road trips, the Q7 also delivers plenty of cargo space. It maxes out at 78.1 cubic feet, with features like the power folding split-bench third row seats helping things along.

Audi Q8 features

Premium Features

Whether you’re seeking your next family vehicle, or something that will make you feel like you’re on a test track, our team at Audi Louisville is ready to help match you up with the perfect vehicle. Regardless of your eventual choice, however, understand that either the Audi Q7 or Q8 will come packed with standard tech, luxury, and comfort features worthy of their badge. The interior will look and feel exactly how you want with three-zone climate control and a panoramic sunroof, while you’ll ride along in style in leather seats that offer heating capabilities in the front row. Meanwhile, the Audi connect® infotainment system showing on large screens, a Bang & Olufsen® Premium sound system, and a complete driver-assistance package round out the experience.

* Prices exclude $1,395 destination, taxes, title, other options and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.

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