30/100

2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPremium

2026 Audi SQ8

EPA ID: 49894

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City MPG

Combined MPG

16MPG· Below Avg

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2026 Audi SQ8 achieves an EPA-estimated 16 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 14 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 4L 8-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (s8), this standard sport utility vehicle 4wd features All-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2026 SQ8 produces approximately 540 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this SQ8 has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $4,300, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $10,750 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Fuel TypePremium

Engine4L 8-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions540 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemEquipped

GHG Score3/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$4,300

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $10,750

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

16.2

Impact vs EPA

$-37

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

Crash DNA — NHTSA Safety Ratings

Rollover Resistance

Rollover Probability15.8%

⚠ This Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD has a 15.8% probability of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

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5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$955/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$26,460

46.2%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$16,406

28.6%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$14,025

24.5%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.7%

Total 5-Year Cost$57,291

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #25V900000·2026-01-14

critical

Component: 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."

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

108.0 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 134 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 9.0 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.