Audi: RS Q8 vs RS 6 Avant (2024-2025)
RS Q8RS 6 Avant
POWER & DRIVE
Mild hybrid technology (MHEV)Mild hybrid technology (MHEV)
Petrol engine 4.0 TFSI V8 441 kW (600 hp)Petrol engine 4.0 TFSI V8 441 kW (600 hp)
8-speed automatic gearbox (AT)8-speed automatic gearbox (AT)
All-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Self-locking center differentialSelf-locking center differential
Sports rear differentialSports rear differential
STEERING & SUSPENSION
Air suspensionAir suspension
Adaptive dampersAdaptive dampers
-Pitch and roll stabilization (Dynamic Ride Control)
All-wheel steeringAll-wheel steering
-Dynamic (active) steering
Active roll stabilization-
Driving mode selection (Audi drive select)Driving mode selection (Audi drive select)
Steering column with electric adjustmentSteering column with electric adjustment
Ceramic brakesCeramic brakes
DRIVER ASSISTANCE
Highly automated driving assist (Adaptive cruise assist)Highly automated driving assist (Adaptive cruise assist)
Traffic jam assistTraffic jam assist
Cruise controlCruise control
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive cruise control
Predictive efficiency assistPredictive efficiency assist
Speed limiterSpeed limiter
Forward collision avoidance and mitigation (Audi pre sense front)Forward collision avoidance and mitigation (Audi pre sense front)
Emergency evasion assistEmergency evasion assist
Oncoming collision avoidance when turning at an intersection (Turn assist)Oncoming collision avoidance when turning at an intersection (Turn assist)
Front cross-traffic assist (Intersection assist)Front cross-traffic assist (Intersection assist)
Lane departure warningLane departure warning
Lane departure avoidanceLane departure avoidance
Lane centering assistLane centering assist
Blind-spot collision avoidanceBlind-spot collision avoidance
Rear cross-traffic assistRear cross-traffic assist
Automated emergency-stop assist (Emergency assist)Automated emergency-stop assist (Emergency assist)
Night vision systemNight vision system
PARKING & MANEUVERING
Partially automated parking aid (Park assist)Partially automated parking aid (Park assist)
Highly automated parking aid (Park assist plus)Highly automated parking aid (Park assist plus)
Remote parking controlRemote parking control
Trailer maneuvering assist (Trailer assist)Trailer maneuvering assist (Trailer assist)
Surround-view camera systemSurround-view camera system
Rear view cameraRear view camera
PASSIVE SAFETY
Safe exit warningSafe exit warning
Preventive occupant protection under emergency braking or instabilityPreventive occupant protection under emergency braking or instability
Preventive occupant protection in imminent front collisionPreventive occupant protection in imminent front collision
Preventive occupant protection in imminent rear collisionPreventive occupant protection in imminent rear collision
Driver front airbagDriver front airbag
Passenger front airbagPassenger front airbag
Side airbags in frontSide airbags in front
Side airbags in rearSide airbags in rear
Curtain airbagsCurtain airbags
Seat belt reminder in front
Seat belt reminder in rear
Seat belt reminder in front
Seat belt reminder in rear
Occupancy sensors in the rear seatsOccupancy sensors in the rear seats
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Panoramic sunroofPanoramic sunroof
RS sport exhaust system
Standard exhaust system
RS sport exhaust system
Standard exhaust system
-Tires 245/40 R21
Tires 275/35 R21
Tires 275/40 R22
Tires 295/40 R22
Tires 285/30 R22
Tires 295/35 R23-
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Sports front seats, Plus versionIndividual contour seats in front
Sports front seats, Plus version
Seat upholstery in Valcona leather, perforatedSeat upholstery in Valcona leather
Seat upholstery in leather and suede
CLIMATE & COMFORT
4-zone automatic air conditioning4-zone automatic air conditioning
Auxiliary heating and ventilationAuxiliary heating and ventilation
Power driver seatPower driver seat
Power front passenger seatPower front passenger seat
Driver seat position memoryDriver seat position memory
Front passenger seat position memoryFront passenger seat position memory
Rear seatback tilt adjustment-
Heated steering wheelHeated steering wheel
Heated front seatsHeated front seats
Heated rear seatsHeated rear seats
Ventilated front seatsVentilated front seats
Massage front seatsMassage front seats
Acoustic windscreenAcoustic windscreen
Acoustic side windowsAcoustic side windows
Heat-insulating side windows-
LIGHTS & VISIBILITY
-LED headlights
Matrix LED headlights-
HD Matrix LED headlightsHD Matrix LED headlights
Audi laser lightAudi laser light
Smart high-beam assistSmart high-beam assist
Standard high-beam assist
OLED rear lights-
Dynamic turn signals in rearDynamic turn signals in front
Dynamic turn signals in rear
-Light animation in front
Light animation in rear
Heated windscreen
Heated windscreen, wireless
Heated windscreen, wireless
Auto-dimming exterior mirrorsAuto-dimming exterior mirrors
Exterior mirror position memoryExterior mirror position memory
Adaptive windscreen wiperAdaptive windscreen wiper
ACCESS & EXIT
Keyless entryKeyless entry
Keyless startKeyless start
Power tailgatePower tailgate
Soft-close doorsSoft-close doors
Digital vehicle key (smartphone)Digital vehicle key (smartphone)
STORAGE & UTILITY
Sliding trunk cover, electric-
DRIVER INFORMATION
Audi virtual cockpit plusAudi virtual cockpit
Audi virtual cockpit plus
Head-up displayHead-up display
Traffic sign recognitionTraffic sign recognition
Loose-wheel warningLoose-wheel warning
INFOTAINMENT & CONNECTIVITY
-MMI navigation plus with MMI touch response
Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced sound system
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium sound system
Audi sound system
Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced sound system
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium sound system
Smartphone interfaceSmartphone interface
Smartphone wireless chargerSmartphone wireless charger
Audi music interfaceAudi music interface
Audi phone boxAudi phone box
Preparation for features on demandPreparation for features on demand
Garage door openerGarage door opener
VEHICLE SECURITY
Exterior mirror electric foldingExterior mirror electric folding
Anti-theft alarm systemAnti-theft alarm system
Vehicle tracking system (Audi connect)-
OTHER FEATURES
Top speed limited to 280 km/h
Top speed limited to 305 km/h
Top speed limited to 280 km/h
Top speed limited to 305 km/h
48-volt electrical system with active battery cooling48-volt electrical system with active battery cooling
48-volt starter alternator 110–250 A-