Honestly, what was the point of making both of these? The RS Q8 isn’t as fast as the RS6, and you only get more space and extremely limited off-road ability.
Audi RS6 Avant vs Audi RS Q8
| Category | Audi RS Q8 | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 600 / 592 | 600 / 591 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 800 / 590 | 800 / 590 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2405 / 5302 | 2181 / 4808 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 249 / 246 | 275 / 271 |
| Average price | €136,000 | €130,000 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi RS Q8 | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.8 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.6 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.9 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 7.3 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.6 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.8 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.2 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 25.4 s | 20.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.4 s | 2.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.3 s @ 99.4 mph | 8.0 s @ 103.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.7 s | 11.5 s @ 121.8 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 19.7 s @ 143.5 mph | 19.1 s @ 149.7 mph |
| Est. 1 mile | 33.0 s @ 169.0 mph | 31.8 s @ 173.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | Audi RS Q8 | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 306 kph (190 mph) | 306 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.81 g (8 m/s²) | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) | 66.9 kph (41.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 12.2 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| 50 kph - 0 | 9 m (30 ft) | 9 m (29 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 124 m (408 ft) | 132 m (432 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi RS Q8 | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 2236 | 2766 |
| Total | 2236 | 2766 |
Verdict
RS6 Avant is the fastest by a small margin.
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