2022 Audi Q8 vs. 2022 INFINITI QX80
The 2022 Audi Q8 is a high end SUV with exquisite looks, breathtaking performance and cutting edge technology. But how does it stack up against the 2022 INFINITI QX80, an SUV with titan towing capacity, a posh interior and outstanding performance?
Design & Style
The INFINITI QX80 is a full sized SUV which can hold eight passengers. Within the cabin you’ll be presented with a 12 inch display and upmarket materials such as burled wood, a steering wheel wrapped in leather and well-padded seats. Its exterior showcases a grille which is thickly padded, slim headlights and twenty inch wheels, and its hydraulic suspension is fully adapted.
The Audi Q8 is a ritzy SUV that seats five passengers. It has a smooth exterior that sits on twenty one inch wheels. Buyers also get the option of reddish brake calipers with an air suspension that is adaptive and seats which can be cooled or heated. The frame is masterfully sculpted and this combined with the tranquil cabin and ambient lights make it a sport utility vehicle that stands out from its peers.
Technology & Safety
The Audi Q8 earned a perfect 5 star NHTSA rating, as well as the prestigious Top Safety Pick. It is outfitted with all the modern countermeasures that drivers expect, such as blind area monitoring, activated lane control, traffic jam guidance, side rear airbags, and cruise control which is adaptive. Luxuries within the cabin include leather seats that provide back massages, a camera with surround view, panoramic sunroof, 10 inch touch display and Apple CarPlay.
Neither the IIHS or NHTSA has crash tested the INFINITI QX80, nor have they given it any awards. Still, it is equipped with many of the features found in the Audi, such as adapted cruise control, blind area monitoring and emergency automated brakes. Luxuries within its cabin include a thirteen speaker sound system from Bose, power tail gate, navigation system, Apple CarPlay and seats that can be cooled or heated.
Performance
Those that purchase the INFINITI QX80 will get a V8, 5.6 liter engine that is capable of generating 400 horsepower, with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in 5.9 seconds. Those that purchase the Audi RS Q8 will get a V8, 4 liter engine that can generate 591 horsepower, with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in 3.6 seconds.
The Bottom Line
While the INFINITI QX80 seats a larger number of passengers, it lacks the safety credentials of the Audi and its performance lags behind. And this combined with its horrible fuel efficiency means you’ll spend a fortune in gas just to keep it running, which makes the more fuel efficient Audi Q8 the winner.
Ready to Schedule a 2022 Audi Q8 Test Drive Today?
If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2022 Audi Q8 offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Audi New Rochelle. We are located in New Rochelle New York and proudly serves car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book an Audi Q8 test drive appointment.