Audi Q8 2018 vs Toyota Highlander 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi Q8) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Highlander) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 295 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 356 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Audi Q8 engine produces 64 HP less power than Toyota Highlander, but torque is 144 NM more than Toyota Highlander. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.2 | |
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The Audi Q8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q8 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Highlander, which means that by driving the Audi Q8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 254 mm (10 inches) | 203 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q8 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
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Audi Q8 is larger, but lower. Audi Q8 is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Highlander, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q8 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 454 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1755 litres | 2387 litres | |
| Audi Q8 has 151 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Highlander. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Highlander (by 632 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q8 is 1.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Highlander, which means Audi Q8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`890 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 54 200 | 39 200 | |
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