Compare the Audi RS Q8

A giant family SUV, that drives like a racer
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8/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • 3 isofix points
    Three child-seat mounting points, so three car seats can fit across the back if needed.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Estate cars
Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 680 litres (5+ suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,755 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 5,022 mm x ?? mm x 1,710 mm
Towing capacity 3,500 kg
First year tax rate £5,690
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
21.4 mpg
Drive type Four wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 50 · very high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name TFSI Quattro Tiptronic
Engine size 4.0 L Petrol • 600 BHP
Body type Estate cars
Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Four wheel drive
Forward gears 8
Acceleration 3.8 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 680 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,755 litres
Length 5,022 mm
Height 1,710 mm
Wheelbase 3.0 m
Turning circle 13.3 m

Full features list

  • 23" x 10.5J 6 Y twin spoke design Audi Sport alloy wheels in black with gloss turned finish
  • 23" x 10.5J 6 Y twin spoke design Audi Sport alloy wheels in matt grey
  • 23" x 10.5J 6 Y twin spoke design Audi Sport alloy wheels in matt neodymium gold
  • 23" x 10.5J 6 Y twin spoke design alloy wheels in black metallic
  • 3 spoke flat bottomed sports contour multi-function steering wheel with shift paddles
  • Aluminium matte brushed with linear structure oak inlays
  • Audi Exclusive Bicolour design package Valcona leather - Black with alaska blue stitching
  • Audi Exclusive Bicolour design package Valcona leather - Black with calendula yellow stitching
  • Audi Exclusive Bicolour design package Valcona leather - Black with crimson red stitching
  • Audi Exclusive Bicolour design package Valcona leather - Black with iguana green stitching
  • Audi exclusive paint
  • Audi warranty - 4 years or 75000 miles
  • Audi warranty - 5 years or 90000 miles
  • Black roof rails
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Exclusive paint identifier
  • High gloss grey oak inlays
  • Panoramic opening glass sunroof
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Perforated Valcona leather - Black with black honeycomb stitching + RS super sports seats RS embossed logo
  • Perforated Valcona leather - Black with express red honeycomb stitching + RS super sports seats RS embossed logo
  • Perforated Valcona leather - Black with rock grey honeycomb stitching + RS super sports seats RS embossed logo
  • Perforated Valcona leather - Cognac brown with anthracite honeycomb stitching + RS super sports seats RS embossed logo
  • Performance SUV tires by Pirelli
  • RS sport exhaust system with black exhaust tips
  • RS steel brakes and red brake callipers
  • Solid paint
  • Trailer Assist
  • Audi HD Matrix LED headlights in RS specific design with Audi laser light
  • Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
  • Black door mirrors
  • Electric front+rear windows
  • Electrically folding auto dimming/adjustable/heated door mirrors with memory function, LED side indicators and kerb view function for passenger side
  • Headlight washers
  • Heat insulating glass in windshield
  • Illuminated door sill trims with RS logo
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED entry lighting with RS projection in front and rear
  • LED signature daytime running lights
  • Metallic paint
  • Preparation for trailer hitch
  • Privacy glass - dark tinted rear and rear side windows from B-pillar backwards
  • RS coming/leaving home animations in front and rear
  • RS specific bumpers in full body colour paint finish with black elements
  • RS specific singleframe grille with honeycomb structure and large inserts
  • Rain and light sensors
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke heated multi function sport steering including paddle shift
  • 4 zone automatic climate control
  • 4-way lumbar support for front seats
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear bench seat
  • Audi phone box light
  • Black cloth headlining
  • Comfort front centre armrest
  • Double sun visor with illuminated vanity mirror on driver and passenger side extendable
  • Driver and front passenger seat memory function for electrically adjustable front seats
  • Electric adjustable steering column with memory functionality
  • Electric sunblind for the rear side windows and manual sunblind for the rear window
  • Front and rear floor mats
  • Front head restraints
  • Front seat ventilation operated through MMI system
  • Heated front seats
  • ISOFIX child seat mounting for front passenger seat and 2 outer rear seats with top tether child seat mounting for all 3 rear seats
  • Net partition
  • Perforated Valcona leather upholstery + RS front super sports seats + honeycomb pattern with RS embossed logo
  • Premium air quality system with air ionizer and aromatization
  • RS mode button and RS emblem in steering wheel
  • Rear headrests
  • Seat cushion
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Stainless steel pedals
  • Upper and lower interior elements in leather, upper part of instrument panel including centre console and door armrests in leather
  • Anti theft alarm with tow away protection
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts and wheel loosening detection
  • Immobiliser
  • 22" x 10.0J 10 spoke star design Audi sport alloy wheels in galvano silver
  • Tool kit
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 360 degree view camera
  • All wheel steering
  • Audi connect emergency call and service with audi connect remote and control
  • Audi connect with Amazon Alexa Integration
  • Audi lane departure warning
  • Audi virtual cockpit - 12.3" high resolution LCD display with fully customisable instrument cluster and RS specific menus and options
  • Automatic start/stop system
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Camera based traffic sign recognition
  • Convenience key
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Driver attention and fatigue monitor with driver monitoring
  • Electrically opening and closing luggage compartment cover
  • Electro-mechanical Power Assisted Steering
  • Head up Display
  • MMI navigation plus with MMI touch
  • Natural voice recognition
  • On board computer
  • Operating buttons in black, glass look with haptic feedback
  • Parking system plus includes 360 degree display with front, rear and side parking sensors
  • Power operated tailgate
  • RS Audi drive select
  • Service interval indicator
  • Smartphone interface includes wireless Apple carplay/Android Auto
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • Audi pre sense basic
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Driver and front passenger, front side and curtain airbags
  • Electromechanical parking brake
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL
  • Front emergency brake assist
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill hold assist
  • Predictive pedestrian protection
  • RS steel brakes and black brake callipers with RS logo
  • Seatbelt monitoring
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Audi app store
  • Audi music interface - front 2 USB-C ports with charger and data functions
  • Aux-in socket
  • Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System with Dolby atmos, 17 speakers + centre speaker and subwoofer/ 16 channel amplifier with 730 watts sound output
  • DAB Digital radio
  • 48V Mild hybrid technology
  • Electromechanical active roll stabilisation
  • Quattro all wheel drive with sport differential
  • RS specific Adaptive air suspension
  • Black styling pack plus - RS Q8
  • Multi-coloured extended LED interior lighting pack - RS Q8
  • RS specific styling pack - RS Q8
  • Aluminium race design inlay

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.