Audi SQ8 performance summary
The 2026 Audi SQ8 makes 500 hp and 770 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 4.1s, about 3.9s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 12.02s.
On Carspeed's data it is genuinely fast — quicker off the line than 85% of the cars in our database, with more power than 83% of them and a higher top speed than 70%. That works out to roughly 196 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Audi SQ8 ranks against 1,292 cars
Audi SQ8 vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi SQ8 | 500 | 4.1s | 250 km/h | 12.02s |
| Audi SQ7 | 500 | 4.1s | 250 km/h | 12.02s |
| BMW X5 M60i xDrive | 523 | 4.1s | 250 km/h | 12.02s |
| BMW X6 M60i xDrive | 523 | 4.1s | 250 km/h | 12.02s |
| BMW 550e xDrive | 483 | 4.2s | 250 km/h | 12.13s |
| Audi e-tron GT quattro | 496 | 4.0s | 245 km/h | 11.94s |
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Audi SQ8 FAQ
What is the Audi SQ8 0-60 mph time?
The Audi SQ8 does 0-60 mph in about 3.9s, based on its 4.1s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Audi SQ8?
The listed top speed is 155 mph, or 250 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Audi SQ8 have?
The Audi SQ8 is listed at 500 hp with 770 Nm of torque.
What is the Audi SQ8 quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Audi SQ8 quarter-mile at 12.02s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Audi SQ8?
Similar performance rivals include Audi SQ7, BMW X5 M60i xDrive, BMW X6 M60i xDrive.