Audi SQ8 vs Audi RS Q8 Performance

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi SQ8 and Audi RS Q8 Performance. The Audi SQ8 price is Rs. 1.78 Crore and Audi RS Q8 Performance price is Rs. 2.38 Crore. The Audi SQ8 is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi RS Q8 Performance is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic vs RS Q8 Performance 4.0L TFSI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	SQ8	RS Q8 Performance
Price	Rs. 1.78 Crore	Rs. 2.38 Crore
Engine Capacity	3996 cc	3996 cc
Power	500 bhp	648 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi SQ8

4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic

Rs. 1.78 Crore

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Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

Rs. 2.38 Crore

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Audi SQ8

4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic

Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	4.0 TFSI	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo (Twin-Scroll)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	500 bhp @ 5500 rpm	648 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	770 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm	850 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	305
Mileage		User Reported: 9 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension		Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar
Advanced Suspension Features		Ride Height Adjustment
Additional Steering Features		Four Wheel Steering
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.15
Front Tyres	285 / 40 R22	295 / 35 R23
Rear Tyres	285 / 40 R22	295 / 35 R23
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning	1

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist		360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment		Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Charging Ports		2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour (30)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes		Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock		Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish		Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Silver finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		10.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System		6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity		Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery		Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment		14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment		14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black with Rock Grey, Valcona Black with Rock Grey, Rotor Grey with Anthracite stiching)	Single Tone (Black)
Wrappings		Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests		Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type		Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

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Colours

	Ascari Blue	Mythos Black Metallic
	Mythos Black	Glacier White Metallic
	Daytona Grey	Chili Red Metallic
	Glacier White	Sakhir Gold Metallic
	Waitome Blue	Satellite Silver Metallic
	Satellite Silver	Waitomo Blue Metallic
	Chili Red	Ascari Blue Metallic
	Sakhir Gold	Ascari Blue Metallic

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SQ8 vs RS Q8 Performance Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi SQ8 and Audi RS Q8 Performance?

Audi SQ8 price is Rs. 1.78 Crore and Audi RS Q8 Performance price is Rs. 2.38 Crore. Hence Audi SQ8 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of SQ8 compared to RS Q8 Performance?

For the 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic variant, 3996 cc Petrol engine of SQ8 produces 500 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 770 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm of torque. For the 4.0L TFSI variant, 3996 cc Petrol engine of RS Q8 Performance produces 648 bhp of power and 850 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque.

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Audi SQ8 vs Audi RS Q8 Performance

Length Width Height	5005 mm * 2190 mm * 1695 mm	5012 mm * 1998 mm * 1751 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	3000	2995
Kerb Weight (kg)		2390

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace		605 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		85

Sunroof		Optional Sunroof
Roof Rails		Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Antenna		Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote Central Locking with Boot Opener
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders