Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.
| Q8 | Sequoia | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Audi | Toyota |
| Starting price | $76,900 | $65,725 |
| Monthly payment | $894 | $764 |
| Fuel type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Fuel economy | 19.0 mpg | 20.9 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 459 g/mi | 394 g/mi–439 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
The 2019-2020 Audi Q8 55 TFSI mild-hybrid models can experience a 48V belt-driven starter-generator (BSG) fault that causes sudden loss of motive power, engine stalling, or an 'Electrical System: Fault' warning. This can lead to limp-home mode, an inability to restart, and in some cases the engine cutting out while driving. Owners may notice the start/stop system malfunctioning before the full failure occurs. This issue has also been reported in 2020-2021 model years through service campaigns.
A software error in the center multimedia display can cause the rearview camera feed to fail when reversing, showing a half-green, full-green, or full-black image instead. This severely impairs rearward visibility and increases collision risk during reverse maneuvers. Toyota issued a recall for this issue, with the remedy being a free software update performed by dealers.
Audi Q8 and Toyota Sequoia suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
Q8 starts at $76,900; Sequoia starts at $65,725. The difference is $11,175, making Sequoia about 15% cheaper before financing.
Estimated monthly payment: Q8 — $894; Sequoia — $764. The difference is $130 per month, with Sequoia lower.
Both models use Hybrid. Fuel economy is Q8 — 19.0 mpg; Sequoia — 20.9 mpg. Sequoia uses less energy in everyday driving.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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