Compare the2022 Bentley BentaygaVS 2022 Audi SQ8

The Bentayga’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The SQ8 doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

Both the Bentayga and the SQ8 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning, available collision warning systems, night vision systems and lane departure warning systems.

The Bentayga comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The SQ8’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The battery on the Bentayga is under the floor, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Bentayga’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The SQ8’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

The Bentayga’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 produces 42 more horsepower (542 vs. 500) than the SQ8’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid. The Bentayga SPEED’s standard 6.0 turbo 12-cylinder produces 126 more horsepower (626 vs. 500) and 96 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 568) than the SQ8’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the Bentayga 4.0 turbo V8 gets better fuel mileage than the SQ8 (15 city/24 hwy vs. 15 city/21 hwy).

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Bentayga’s fuel efficiency. The SQ8 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

For better stopping power the Bentayga SPEED’s brake rotors are larger than those on the SQ8:

The Bentayga offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The SQ8 doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

For better maneuverability, the Bentayga SPEED’s turning circle is 4.6 feet tighter than the SQ8’s (39 feet vs. 43.6 feet). The Bentayga’s turning circle is 3 feet tighter than the SQ8’s (40.6 feet vs. 43.6 feet).

The Bentayga is 67.2 inches shorter in height than the SQ8, making the Bentayga much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

The Bentayga offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the SQ8 can only carry 5.

The Bentayga has .5 inches more front legroom and .8 inches more rear legroom than the SQ8.

The Bentayga’s cargo area provides more volume than the SQ8.

Pressing a button automatically lowers or raises the Bentayga’s second and third row seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier. The SQ8 doesn’t offer automatic folding second row seats.

Standard Trailer Sway Mitigation on the Bentayga uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The SQ8 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Bentayga to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The SQ8 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

Optional air conditioned the front and second row seats keep the Bentayga’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The SQ8 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

Both the Bentayga and the SQ8 offer optional massaging front seats. The Bentayga also offers optional massaging second row seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging rear seats aren’t available in the SQ8.

The Bentayga’s Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The SQ8 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.