Audi RS Q8 Specifications

The Audi RS Q8 is a premium, high-performing SUV that was introduced to the Indian market on 27 August 2020. Blending rugged-looking and modern features, the Audi RS Q8 is designed to make heads turn. It is currently available in one fully loaded variant, the Quattro.

Priced at around ₹ 2.2 Crore (ex-showroom Delhi), the Audi RS Q8 sits comfortably in the high-end luxury SUV market. The following section overviews the key features that contribute to its popularity for car enthusiasts and interested buyers.

• Exterior Styling Features: The Audi RS Q8 features an octagonal Singleframe silhouette with a glossy black RS honeycomb grille and large side air inlets. It has clear contours that accentuate its athletic form.

• Dimensions: The Audi RS Q8 is quite spacious. It measures 5012 mm in length, 2190 mm in width, and 1751 mm in height. The wheelbase is 2998 mm. 

• Headlamps: The front features HD Matrix LED Headlamps with Dynamic light design. 

• Wheels: The Audi RS Q8 comes with 23-inch diamond-turned alloy wheels. 

• Interior Features: The key features include ambient lighting, wireless charging, USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, smartphone connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, four-zone climate control, and a head-up display.

• Seats: The seats come in premium Valcona leather with a honeycomb pattern and RS embossing. 

• Sunroof: It has a panoramic glass sunroof. 

• Seating: The Audi RS Q8 has a seating capacity of five. 

• Steering Wheel: It has a Sports contoured flat-bottomed steering wheel that enables driving comfort and convenience. 

• Display: It has a 12.3-inch high-resolution display combined with a fully digital instrument cluster that is customisable by the driver. Excellent visuals show all of the features and services, giving a 3D feel and being crystal clear.

• Connect Tech: It has a Virtual Cockpit with MMI Navigation and MMI Touch Response.  

• Audio: The RS Q8 hosts a Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with 3D sound.

• Engine: It comes with a 4.0-litre TFSI twin-turbo V8 petrol engine with a capacity of 3998cc. The engine generates a power of 591.39 bhp @ 6000 rpm and torque of 800 Nm @ 2200-4500 rpm. 

• Transmission: The Audi RS Q8 is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

• Mileage: The Audi RS Q8 offers a mileage of 8 km/l. 

• Performance: It can reach a top speed of 250 km/h and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.  

• Safety Features: The Audi RS Q8 comes with eight airbags, ABS with EBD, tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Traction Control, Electronic Stability Control, ISOFIX< Speed Alert, Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock, Hill Assist, and a 360-degree camera. 

• ADAS: Its ADAS features include a Blind Spot Monitor. 

• Ground Clearance: The Audi RS Q8 offers an excellent ground clearance of 212 mm, ensuring peak off-road travel abilities. 

• Boot Space: The SUV has an extensive boot space of 605 litres.

Specs & Features: Audi RS Q8 vs Rivals

In the Indian market, the Audi RS Q8 competes with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Lexus LX, and the Porsche 718. They share distinct similarities, which place them on a similar pedestal. However, it is their unique offerings that make them stand out. In the following sections, the basic features of the Audi RSQ8 will compared with its three market competitors. 

Audi RS Q8 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport

• Display: The Land Rover Range Rover Sport comes with a larger 13.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 13.7-inch driver's display. 

• Seating: Both cars can accommodate five people. 

• Engine: The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has two engine options. However, both engines have a lesser capacity, at 2998cc and 2997cc, compared to the single engine of the RS Q8. Moreover, the Range Rover Sport has both diesel and petrol options, while the RS Q8 only has petrol. 

• Boot Space: The Range Rover Sport's boot space is 647 litres, which is almost 42 litres more than that of the Audi RS Q8.

Audi RS Q8 vs Lexus LX

• Engine Capacity: The Lexus LX has a smaller 3346cc engine when compared to the 3998cc engine of the Audi RS Q8.

• Airbags: The Lexus LX has ten airbags, which is two more than the Audi RS Q8. 

• Transmission: The Lexus LX has a 10-speed automatic gearbox, while the RS Q8 has an 8-speed automatic one. 

• Fuel: The Lexus LX has a diesel engine, while the Audi RS Q8 has a petrol engine.

Audi RS Q8 vs Porsche 718

• Body Type: The Porsche 718 is a coupe, whereas the Audi RS Q8 is an SUV.

• Seating: The Porsche 718 can seat two people, which is three less than the Audi RS Q8. 

• Engine: The Porsche 718 has two engines: a 1988cc one and a 3997cc one. Both are smaller in capacity than the Audi RS Q8's 3998cc engine. 

• Airbags: The Porsche 718 has six airbags, while the Audi RS Q8 has 8. 

• Display Size: The Porsche 718 has a smaller 7-inch display.