USA EV Comparison: Lexus RZ 550e F Sport vs Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro
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General Info
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $77800. The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) is announced, but not yet in production.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Announced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $77800 |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $54500 |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…).
| Property | Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 296 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 280 mi | 373 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 238 mi | 290 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 77 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 69.3 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 29.1 kWh/100 mi | 36.6 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.43 mi/kWh | 2.74 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.5 | 6.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.
| Property | Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 9.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 7.8 | 6.8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.
| Property | Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | - Motor Torque | 490 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2 s | 5.4 s |
| Top Speed | 99 mph | 124 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.3 | 5.6 |
Dimensions
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…).
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.1 in | 193.5 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 86.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 74.6 in | 76.3 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 63.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 115.3 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…), but the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) doesn’t have one.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…).
| Property | Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4707 lb | 5798 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 34.1 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 51.2 ft3 | 55.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 2.2 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3307 lb | 4000 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.1 | 7.5 |
