DecodedCars2027 Audi RS Q8
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 16 combined · 14 city / 20 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 18% below the 2027 standard SUV average of 19.4 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 23 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2027 Audi RS Q8 is a standard SUV offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), 18% worse than the 2027 standard SUV average of 19.4 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
What changed for 2027
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2026 RS Q8 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 RS Q8 →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS Q8 Performance Hybrid | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | -18% | $5,150 | 547 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 Audi RS Q8.
Similar 2027 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Audi RS Q8 (this car) | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Land Rover Range Rover | 22 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2027 BMW X5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Land Rover Defender | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Cadillac Escalade | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Lincoln Navigator | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 Audi RS Q8.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2027 Audi RS Q8 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2027 Audi RS Q8 in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Other RS Q8 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 RS Q8 | 16 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 RS Q8 | 16 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 RS Q8 | 15 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 RS Q8 | 16 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 RS Q8 | 15 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 RS Q8 | 15 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 7 | 2 |
| 2020 RS Q8 | 15 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →