Toyota Highlander 2019 vs Audi Q8 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Highlander) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi Q8) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 295 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 356 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Toyota Highlander engine produces 9 HP more power than Audi Q8, but torque is 244 NM less than Audi Q8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 75 litres | |
| 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: | 203 mm (8 inches) | 254 mm (10 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: | 4.97 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
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Toyota Highlander is smaller, but higher. Toyota Highlander is 2 cm shorter than the Audi Q8, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Highlander is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 454 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2387 litres | 1755 litres | |
| Toyota Highlander has 151 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q8. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Highlander (by 632 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 13.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Highlander is 1.9 metres less than that of the Audi Q8, which means Toyota Highlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 36 800 | 65 400 | |
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