Compare the2022 Aston Martin DBXVS 2022 Audi SQ8

The Aston Martin DBX has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The SQ8 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

Both the DBX 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, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

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

The DBX’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 42 more horsepower (542 vs. 500) than the SQ8’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid.

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

The DBX has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The SQ8 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Aston Martin DBX, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the SQ8.

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

For better traction and acceleration, the DBX has larger rear tires than the SQ8 (325/35R22 vs. 285/45R21).

The DBX’s standard 285/40R22 front and 325/35R22 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the SQ8’s standard 45 series tires. The DBX’s optional 285/35R23 front and 325/30R23 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the SQ8’s optional 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the DBX has standard 22-inch wheels. Smaller 21-inch wheels are standard on the SQ8. The DBX’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 22-inch wheels optional on the SQ8.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DBX’s wheelbase is 2.6 inches longer than on the SQ8 (120.5 inches vs. 117.9 inches).

For better maneuverability, the DBX’s turning circle is 2.9 feet tighter than the SQ8’s (40.7 feet vs. 43.6 feet).

The Aston Martin DBX may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 200 to 400 pounds less than the Audi SQ8.

The DBX has .5 inches more front legroom, 1.4 inches more rear headroom and .8 inches more rear legroom than the SQ8.

Flexibility is maximized at the game, campground or a drive-in theatre in the DBX when its optional tailgating rear seats are deployed, allowing people to sit facing out of the liftgate. (Do not use while vehicle is in motion.) The SQ8 doesn’t offer tailgating seats.

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the DBX easier. The DBX’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 31.9 inches, while the SQ8’s liftover is 33.7 inches.

Pressing a button automatically lowers the DBX’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The SQ8 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

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

The DBX’s Auto 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.