2026 Audi SQ8

US · SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

The 2026 Audi SQ8 is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 4.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

4.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)

Combined Economy

16 MPG US (14.7 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

8-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	4.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Displacement	4.0 L
Cylinders	8
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	8
Drivetrain	AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)
Highway	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

4.0L · AWD · 8-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 3, 2026.

25V900000: 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."
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…
Reported December 19, 2025. View on NHTSA

Data sources

NHTSA vPIC · retrieved September 30, 2026 · US Government public data
EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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