Audi SQ8 Specifications
Full technical specifications of the Audi SQ8 — Petrol engines, 8-Speed Tiptronic (AT), dimensions, safety and features across all variants. 84+ specs in total.
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type | 4.0L V8 TFSI twin-turbo petrol |
| Displacement | 3996 |
| Cylinder Nos. Layout | V8 |
| Max Engine Power | 500 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Engine Torque | 770 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 8-Speed Tiptronic (AT) |
| No of Gears | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD (quattro permanent, self-locking centre differential) |
| Differential | Self-locking centre differential (quattro permanent AWD; rear-biased torque split) |
| Drive Modes | Audi Drive Select (Auto / Comfort / Dynamic / All road / Offroad / Efficiency / Individual) |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h (electronically limited) |
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed | 4.1 seconds (0-100 km/h) |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 |
Battery & Charging (EV)
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Twin Turbo |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Four-Wheel / All-Wheel Steering | Yes (all-wheel steering with rear-axle control; rear wheels steer opposite phase at low speed for a tighter turning radius, same phase at high speed for stability) |
| Air / Adaptive Suspension | Adaptive air suspension sport (S-specific lowered setup; Comfort & Dynamic modes, automatic ride-height & damping adjustment, lift function) |
| ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | Yes |
| ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Control | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Length | 5005 mm |
| Width | 1995 mm |
| Height | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Wheels & Tyres
| Alloy Wheels | 53.34 cm (R21) Graphite Grey, 5-segment spoke design (standard); R22 5-twin-spoke V S-design / 5-twin-arm / 5-arm-falx graphite grey gloss optional (styling packages) |
| Wheel size | R21 (standard); R22 optional |
| Front Tyres | 285 / 40 R22 |
| Rear Tyres | 285 / 40 R22 |
Airbags & Passive Safety
| Puncture Repair Kit | Yes (tyre sealant + 12-volt compressor; temporary fix up to 80 km/h) |
| Airbags | 8 |
ADAS & Active Safety
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes (pressure + temperature monitoring with visual & acoustic alerts in the virtual cockpit / MMI) |
| LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) | Yes (Audi active lane assist, optional; corrective steering input between approx. 60-250 km/h, configurable steering-wheel vibration, controlled via MMI) |
| LDW (Lane Departure Warning) | Yes (lane departure warning with steering-wheel vibration) |
| High-beam Assist | Yes (HD Matrix adaptive high beam + laser light) |
| SVM (Surround View Monitor) | Yes (four wide-angle surrounding cameras, multiple views) |
Comfort & Climate
| Climate Zones | 4 (four-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning; rear touch panel, occupant detection, automatic recirculation, sun-dependent regulation, personalised climate profiles) |
| Air Conditioner Control | Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone |
| Rear AC Vents | Vents behind front armrest (+ dedicated rear vents) |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes (optional, with Sports seats plus) |
| Heated Seats | Yes (optional automatic supplementary heating, with Sports seats plus) |
Seating & Upholstery
| Seat Upholstery | Black with rock grey stitching, front sports seats (optional leather: Valcona black with rock grey stitching, Rotor grey with anthracite stitching, Arras red with anthracite stitching) |
| Driver Seat (STD MT) | Electric (seat height, longitudinal position, seat & backrest inclination; manually adjustable thigh support, headrest and belt height) |
| Lumbar Support | 4-way electric (front) |
| Massage Seats | Yes (optional, with Sports seats plus) |
Infotainment & Connectivity
| Wireless Charger | Yes (Audi phone box light) |
| Infotainment Screen | Dual-screen MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch response (haptic feedback) |
| Infotainment (Front) | Touch-screen Display |
| GPS Navigation System | Yes (MMI Navigation plus, 3D map navigation) |
| Voice Command | Yes (voice control + enhanced character recognition) |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Audi smartphone interface (USB; navigation, calls, music and select apps via touch or voice) |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes (via Audi smartphone interface) |
| Android Auto | Yes (via Audi smartphone interface) |
| Premium Audio Brand | Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D sound |
| Speakers | 17 |
| Subwoofer & Amplifier | 730 W output |
Instrument Cluster
| HUD (Heads Up Display) | Yes (optional high-contrast head-up display; speed, warnings, navigation and assistance-system data) |
| Instrument Cluster Screen | 31.24 cm Audi virtual cockpit plus (Full HD; S-Performance, Dynamic & Sport view modes) |
Lighting
| Headlights | HD Matrix LED with Audi laser light (high-resolution, glare-reducing; laser high-beam range extension at higher speeds) |
| DRL (Daytime Running Lights) | Yes (digital DRL with four selectable signatures via MMI) |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes (coming-home / leaving-home function) |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes |
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Ambient lighting package plus (six preset profiles or up to 30 colours; separate contour & ambient settings; interactive mode synced to Audi drive select; theme-world motif) |
Exterior & Styling
| Red Brake Calipers | Yes (red brake callipers, standard) |
| Grille | Singleframe with vertical L-shaped inlays in a sporty colour scheme; honeycomb grilles across the enlarged side air intakes |
| Spoiler | Redesigned front spoiler with expressive rear diffuser |
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | Aluminium-look exterior mirror housings |
| Sunroof | Two-part panoramic glass sunroof (electrically operated) |
| Sunroof Type | Panoramic |
| Soft-Close Doors | Yes (power latching of partially-latched doors) |
| Power Tailgate (Power Back Door) | Yes (electric luggage-compartment flap; hands-free foot-gesture opening via comfort key) |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear |
| Central Locking | Keyless |
Driver Assistance & Parking
| Parking Assist | Audi park assist plus (detects suitable spaces and guides) with four wide-angle surround cameras |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Keyless Entry (Remote Central Locking) | Yes (optional comfort key; touch door handle to lock/unlock incl. luggage compartment) |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes |
Steering & Controls
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes (sport-contour leather steering wheel, flattened at the bottom) |
| Steering — Flat-bottom steering wheel | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | Electric (height & reach; easy-entry function) |
| Steering-Mounted Controls | Yes (multifunction buttons for infotainment + view button) |
| Paddle Shifters (AT & DCA Only) | Yes |
SQ8 specifications — FAQs
What engine options does the Audi SQ8 have?
The Audi SQ8 is offered with Petrol engine and 8-Speed Tiptronic (AT) transmission. See the full engine & transmission specs above.
What is the seating capacity of the SQ8?
The SQ8 is a 5-seater SUV.
How many features and specifications does the SQ8 have?
This page lists 84+ specifications for the SQ8 across engine, dimensions, safety, comfort and technology, compiled from all variants.