Compare the2025 Lamborghini UrusVS 2025 Audi SQ8

Both the Urus and the SQ8 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front 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, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available night vision systems and around view monitors.

The Urus 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.

Lamborghini pays for scheduled maintenance on the Urus for 5 years and 75000 miles. Lamborghini will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance (up to 5 visits). Audi only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the SQ8.

The Urus’ standard 4.0 turbo V8 produces 157 more horsepower (657 vs. 500) and 59 lbs.-ft. more torque (627 vs. 568) than the SQ8’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid. The Urus SE’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 289 more horsepower (789 vs. 500) and 22 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 568) than the SQ8’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Lamborghini Urus turbo V8 is faster than the Audi SQ8:

The Urus SE can travel with zero emissions for 37 miles. The SQ8 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

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

The Urus has standard 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.

The Urus stops much shorter than the SQ8:

For better traction and acceleration, the Urus has larger standard rear tires than the SQ8 (315/40R21 vs. 285/40R22). The Urus’ optional rear tires are larger than the largest rear tires available on the SQ8 (325/30R23 vs. 285/40R22).

The Urus’ optional 325/30R23 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the SQ8’s optional 35 series tires.

The Urus Performante handles at 1.04 G’s, while the SQ8 Prestige pulls only .92 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Urus’ turning circle is 4.9 feet tighter than the SQ8’s (38.7 feet vs. 43.6 feet).

The Lamborghini Urus may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 450 pounds less than the Audi SQ8.

Standard on the Urus uses the Electronic Stability Program 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.

The Urus’ instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The SQ8 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The SQ8’s cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The Urus’ standard adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.