Audi RS Q8 vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Side by side

Better figure in bold; each model's most efficient version.

Fuel economy and cost

The two use different fuels (premium gasoline and regular gasoline), so the price per unit differs. Under the file's assumptions the Toyota Highlander Hybrid costs about $1,900 a year and the Audi RS Q8 about $5,150, a difference of $3,250.

Where each one ranks

Within their class the Audi RS Q8 is tied for 84th of 90 standard SUVs, in the bottom quarter. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is 20th of 90 standard SUVs, in the top quarter, ahead of 79% of the others.

The Audi RS Q8 has 1 rated version, from 16 to 16 MPG. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 2, from 35 to 35 MPG. For the most efficient versions, the Audi RS Q8 is rated 6 higher on the highway (20 against 14), while the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is rated 1 higher in the city (35 against 34).

The two versions closest in rating are RS Q8 Performance: 4.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD at 16 MPG and Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), AWD at 35, 19 MPG apart.

Ratings by model year

Both models are in the data for 7 model years, 2020 to 2026. The Audi RS Q8 has the higher best rating in 0 of them and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid in 7. The widest gap, 21 MPG, was in 2024, when the Toyota Highlander Hybrid led.

Go further

• All versions and the trend of the Audi RS Q8
• All versions and the trend of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid
• The full standard suvs ranking