Audi SQ8 Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)
The 2027 Audi SQ8 is available in All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2027):
The Audi SQ8 is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.
Audi SQ8 Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 16 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 16 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.0L | 17 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Audi SQ8 data analysis
How to read this Audi SQ8 data
This page lists every 2020 through 2027 Audi SQ8 record we hold for this measurement — 8 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Audi SQ8 figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Audi SQ8 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About SQ8 Drivetrain
Is the Audi SQ8 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Audi SQ8 is available in All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Audi SQ8 come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Audi SQ8. See the table above for the specific years and trims.
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