2020 Audi RS Q8 Base
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- Photo: Audi RS Q8 4MN FL MHEV Mythos Black Metallic 01 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2020 Audi RS Q8 Rear (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Audi RS Q8 Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2020 Audi RS Q8 Base is a 591-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $113,000 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The RS Q8 measures 197.3 inches long on a 117.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,104 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $113,000 |
| MSRP with Destination | $113,995 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 48V MHEV |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 591 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32-valve, roller cam follower, continuous intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 86.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection, twin turbochargers, intercooler |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | self-locking center differential, quattro sport rear |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed tiptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.714 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.143 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.106 |
| 4th Gear | 1.667 |
| 5th Gear | 1.285 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.839 |
| 8th Gear | 0.667 |
| Reverse | 3.317 |
| Final Drive | 3.204 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 22.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | 5-link independent |
| Rear Suspension | 5-link independent |
| Turning Diameter | 43.6 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | aluminum fixed |
| Front Brake Disc | 16.5 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 14.6 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 22 x 10.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 22 x 10.0 in |
| Tires Front | 295/40R22 112Y |
| Tires Rear | 295/40R22 112Y |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 197.3 in |
| Width | 86.2 in |
| Height | 66.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in |
| Front Track | 66.6 in |
| Rear Track | 66.7 in |
| Approach Angle | 21.3° |
| Departure Angle | 26.3° |
| Cargo Volume | 30.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,104 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.8 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Audi RS Q8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 19, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V900000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 AUDI RS Q8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.