2026 Audi Q8 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro
All photo credits
- Photo: 2019 Audi Q8 quattro 3.0T Premium Plus S line in Silver, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AUDI Q8 China (11) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AUDI Q8 China (12) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Audi Q8 quattro 3.0T Premium Plus S line in Silver, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Audi Q8 TDi Quattro 50 Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2026 Audi Q8 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro is a 335-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $86,200 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Q8 measures 196.0 inches long on a 117.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,027 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $86,200 |
| MSRP with Destination | $87,595 |
| Destination Charge | $1,395 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged V6 TFSI w/ 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 335 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (quattro, standard) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.2 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.14 |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 |
| 5th Gear | 1.31 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.82 |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 3.48 |
| Final Drive | 3.5 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 22.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Turning Diameter | 43.6 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.8in ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.8in disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 21x10 |
| Wheels Rear | 21x10 |
| Tires Front | 285/45R21 |
| Tires Rear | 285/45R21 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196 in |
| Width | 86 in |
| Height | 67 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in |
| Front Track | 66.1 in |
| Rear Track | 66.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 33.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,027 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.6 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
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Audi 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 2026 AUDI Q8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.