Audi SQ8 vs INFINITI QX80
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 INFINITI QX80
Overview
| Spec | Audi SQ8Premium Plus | INFINITI QX80PURE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium Plus | PURE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi SQ8Premium Plus | INFINITI QX80PURE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100,600 | $85,590 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi SQ8Premium Plus | INFINITI QX80PURE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 23 gal | 24 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi SQ8Premium Plus | INFINITI QX80PURE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 500 hp (best) | 450 hp |
| Torque | 568 lb-ft (best) | 516 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L (best) | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi SQ8Premium Plus | INFINITI QX80PURE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | — | 8,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,203 lbs (best) | 5,826 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | 121 in (best) |
| Length | 197 in | 211 in (best) |
| Width | 79 in | 83 in (best) |
| Height | 67 in | 77 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi SQ8Premium Plus | INFINITI QX80PURE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SQ8 | INFINITI QX80 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Plus $100,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | PURE $85,590 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Prestige $100,600 MSRP | PURE $85,590 MSRP |
| 3 | — | PURE $88,590 MSRP |
| 4 | — | PURE $88,590 MSRP |
| 5 | — | LUXE $91,590 MSRP |
| 6 | — | LUXE $91,590 MSRP |
| 7 | — | LUXE $94,590 MSRP |
| 8 | — | LUXE AWD $94,590 MSRP |
| 9 | — | SPORT $102,590 MSRP |
| 10 | — | SPORT AWD $102,590 MSRP |
| 11 | — | AUTOGRAPH $112,990 MSRP |
| 12 | — | AUTOGRAPH $112,990 MSRP |