Verdict
B
BHP
354 bhp
0–60
5.3 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
25 mpg (US)
Used
$15,000-$32,000
Strengths
- Supercharged V6 immediate response
- Quattro grip
- Practical SUV
Weaknesses
- Snout bearing failures
- Heavy thirst
- Cabin shows age
Notable tech
- MLB platform (Q5 8R sibling)
- 3.0 TDI biturbo diesel (UK launch)
- 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 (later)
- Quattro AWD
- Tiptronic 8AT
Common issues
- Carbon build-up
- Supercharger snout
- Haldex neglect
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 8R's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
3.0 TDI biturbo quattro
BHP335
Torque650 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
3.0 TFSI supercharged quattro
BHP354
Torque470 Nm
0–605.3 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT