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Audi SQ8 vs Porsche Cayenne

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

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2026 Porsche Cayenne

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Overview

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusPorsche CayenneBase
Selected trimPremium PlusBase
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typemild hybridgas
Model year20272026

Pricing & market

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusPorsche CayenneBase
MSRP$100,600$89,900 (best)
Lowest listing price$57,410$23,421 (best)
Median listing price$112,884$98,490 (best)
Highest listing price$124,633 (best)$154,522
For sale now1251 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusPorsche CayenneBase
Combined MPG16 MPG19 MPG (best)
City MPG14 MPG17 MPG (best)
Highway MPG20 MPG23 MPG (best)
Fuel tank22.5 gal23.7 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusPorsche CayenneBase
Horsepower500 hp (best)348 hp
Torque568 lb-ft (best)368 lb-ft
Engine size4 L (best)3 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusPorsche CayenneBase
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume60.8 cu ft (best)60.3 cu ft
Towing capacity7,700 lbs7,716 lbs (best)
Payload1,014 lbs1,572 lbs (best)
Curb weight5,247 lbs4,678 lbs (best)
Wheelbase118 in (best)114 in
Length197 in (best)194.1 in
Width79 in (best)78.1 in
Height67 in (best)66.9 in

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusPorsche CayenneBase
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

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.

TrimAudi SQ8Porsche Cayenne
1

Premium Plus

$100,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$89,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Prestige

$108,100 MSRP

Coupe

$95,100 MSRP

3—

E-Hybrid

$103,100 MSRP

4—

E-Hybrid Coupe

$107,300 MSRP

5—

S

$108,300 MSRP

6—

Electric

$109,000 MSRP

7—

S E-Hybrid

$111,600 MSRP

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Electric

$113,800 MSRP

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S Coupe

$114,900 MSRP

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S E-Hybrid Coupe

$117,100 MSRP

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S Electric

$126,300 MSRP

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S Electric

$131,200 MSRP

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GTS

$132,400 MSRP

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GTS Coupe

$137,100 MSRP

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Turbo Electric

$163,000 MSRP

16—

Turbo Electric

$168,000 MSRP

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Turbo E-Hybrid

$164,500 MSRP

18—

Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe

$169,100 MSRP

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Turbo GT Coupe

$214,800 MSRP

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Audi SQ8 vs Porsche Cayenne FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Audi SQ8 vs 2026 Porsche Cayenne on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Porsche Cayenne starts lower at $89,900. Live Audi SQ8 listings start at $57,410. Live Porsche Cayenne listings start at $23,421.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (89,900).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (29).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne leads on horsepower in this comparison (1,139).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,716).