Audi Q8 vs Porsche Macan

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2027 Audi Q8

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2026 Porsche Macan

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Overview

Spec	Audi Q8Premium	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Selected trim	Premium	Macan SUV
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	8-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Engine type	mild hybrid	gas
Model year	2027	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi Q8Premium	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
MSRP	$76,900	$64,600 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$0 (best)
Median listing price	—	$81,272 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$99,144 (best)
For sale now	0	12 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Audi Q8Premium	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Combined MPG	19 MPG	21 MPG (best)
City MPG	17 MPG	19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	23 MPG	25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	23 gal (best)	19.8 gal

Performance

Spec	Audi Q8Premium	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Horsepower	335 hp (best)	261 hp
Torque	369 lb-ft (best)	295 lb-ft
Engine size	3 L (best)	2 L
Cylinders	V6	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Audi Q8Premium	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	—	53.1 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	—	4,409 lbs (best)
Payload	—	1,385 lbs (best)
Curb weight	5,027 lbs	4,149 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	6 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	118 in (best)	110.5 in
Length	197 in (best)	186.1 in
Width	79 in (best)	75.7 in
Height	67 in (best)	63.8 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi Q8Premium	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Audi Q8	Porsche Macan
1	Premium $76,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Macan SUV $64,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Premium Plus $76,900 MSRP	T $70,300 MSRP
3	Prestige quattro $76,900 MSRP	S $78,000 MSRP
4	—	GTS $93,100 MSRP

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