Car comparison

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDIvsAUDI Q6 50 TFSI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI Q8 (4M)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

AUDI Q6

50 TFSI V6

299 hp2492 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2022-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,160 kg
    4,762 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,027 km
    638 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIAUDIQ650 TFSI V6
Power
286hp213kW
299hp223kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,780kg6,129lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
84.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
43.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.9mpg US27.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,027km638mi
Calculated
683km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,492cc152cu in
Length
4,986mm196in
5,099mm201in
Width
1,995mm79in
2,014mm79in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,784mm70in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,704mm67in
Rear track
1,691mm67in
1,721mm68in
Trunk volume
605L
286L
Max trunk volume
1,755L
2,398L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
6
Fuel tank
75L
70L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIAUDIQ650 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
43.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIQ650 TFSI V6
299 hp
223 kW

AUDI Q6 50 TFSI V6 has 13 hp more than AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI and AUDI Q6 50 TFSI V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIQ650 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
AUDIQ650 TFSI V6
2,280 kg
5,027 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIQ650 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI6.1 s
AUDIQ650 TFSI V67.3 s

Although AUDI Q6 50 TFSI V6 has more power, AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI and AUDI Q6 50 TFSI V6: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ650 TFSI V6
10.3 L/100 km
22.9 mpg US
27.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI and AUDI Q6 50 TFSI V6: 3.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ650 TFSI V6
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
1,027 km
638 mi
AUDIQ650 TFSI V6
683 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIQ650 TFSI V6
299 hp
223 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
AUDIQ650 TFSI V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
286 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,784 mm
70.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ650 TFSI V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.9 mpg US
27.6 mpg UK

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIQ650 TFSI V6
10.3 L/100 km
22.9 mpg US
27.6 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ650 TFSI V6
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.9 mpg US
27.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIAUDIQ650 TFSI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
207 km/h129 mph
Lightness
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
2,280 kg
5,027 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.9 mpg US
27.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
286 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,784 mm
70.2 in
Range score
1,027 km
638 mi
683 km
424 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
286 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDIAUDI Q6 50 TFSI V6
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.9 mpg US27.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km17.94 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi28.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,538 L406 US gal338 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,691 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 344 km (214 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 319 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI Q6 50 TFSI V6

  • Has 13 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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