Verdict
A
← Audi SQ8 · 2019-Present · Mk1
Audi SQ8 Mk1
Headline trim: 4.0 TFSI MHEV quattro — 500 bhp, 0-62 in 4.1s.
BHP
500 bhp
0–60
4.1 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
19 mpg (US)
Used
$53,000-$124,000
Strengths
- Coupe roofline distinguishes from SQ7
- 4.0 TFSI MHEV V8
- Active anti-roll bars
Weaknesses
- Less practical than SQ7
- Heavy thirst
- Premium pricing
Notable tech
- MLB Evo platform (Q8 4M sibling)
- 4.0 TDI biturbo (2019) → 4.0 TFSI MHEV (2020+)
- Active anti-roll bars
- Air suspension
- 8-speed Tiptronic
Common issues
- 4.0 TDI carbon build-up
- 4.0 TFSI carbon build-up
- 8AT mechatronic
- Air suspension compressor
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
4.0 TDI biturbo quattro (2019)
BHP429
Torque900 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
4.0 TFSI MHEV quattro (2020+)
BHP500
Torque770 Nm
0–604.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)19 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT