

William Stopford
2025 Audi SQ8 TFSI review
1 Year Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

4.0 L, 8-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, 4x4
From $179,800
excl. on-roads

4.0 L, 9-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, 4x4
From $307,100
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
Mercedes-Amg
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
4.0 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
11.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
13.4 / 100 km
Power and torque
373kW / 770Nm
Power and torque
450kW / 850Nm
714km
672km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
7
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Engine size
4.0 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Cylinders
8cyl
Cylinders
8cyl
714km
672km
Power
373kW at 5500 rpm
Power
450kW at 5750 rpm
Torque
770Nm at 2000 rpm
Torque
850Nm at 2500 rpm
Engine configuration
V
Engine configuration
V
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.1 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.2 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
9 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
98
Fuel octane
98
Fuel tank capacity
85 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
11.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
13.4 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
18.4 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
10.5 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
272g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
306g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 20,000 km
Length
5006 mm
Length
5243 mm
Height
1708 mm
Height
1782 mm
Width
1995 mm
Width
2030 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
200 mm
Front track
1679 mm
Front track
1705 mm
Rear track
1687 mm
Rear track
1725 mm
Wheelbase
2995 mm
Wheelbase
3135 mm
Boot space
605 L
Boot space
355 L
Kerb weight
5005 kg
Kerb weight
5798 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Gross vehicle mass
3395 kg
Tare weight
2214 kg
Tare weight
2570 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
285/40 R22 Y
Front tyres
285/40 R23 Y
Front rims
10.0x22
Front rims
9.5x23
Rear tyres
285/40 R22 Y
Rear tyres
325/35 R23 Y
Rear rims
10.0x22
Rear rims
11.5x23
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
8
Number of airbags
9
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Battery type
—
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Battery capacity
—
Battery capacity
0.90 kWh
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Not Available
Power consumption
Not Available
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
—
Peak charge rate
—
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
21°
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
20°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
17
Number of speakers
13
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Seat material
Premium Leather
Seat material
Premium Leather
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
yes
Heated steering wheel
yes
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
4
Air conditioning zones
5
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Standard


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