Compare the2026 Lamborghini UrusVS 2026 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 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, 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 (up to 5 visits) on the Urus for 2 years and 45000 miles longer than Audi pays for maintenance for the SQ8 (5/75000 vs. 3/30,000).

The Urus’ 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.

On the EPA test cycle the Urus SE running on electricity gets better mileage than the SQ8 (46 city/50 hwy MPGe vs. 14 city/20 hwy).

On the EPA test cycle the Urus SE running its gasoline engine gets better fuel mileage than the SQ8 (19 city/21 hwy vs. 14 city/20 hwy).

The Urus SE can travel with zero emissions for 35 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.

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.

The Urus Performante executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the SQ8 (23.1 seconds @ .87 average G’s vs. 24 seconds @ .82 average G’s).

The Urus has 3.8 inches more front headroom and .3 inches more front legroom than the SQ8.

The front step up height for the Urus is 2.6 inches lower than the SQ8 (16.9” vs. 19.5”). The Urus’ rear step up height is 2.3 inches lower than the SQ8’s (17.5” vs. 19.8”).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Urus easier. The Urus’ cargo hatch lift-over height is 30 inches, while the SQ8’s liftover is 33.7 inches.

The Urus’ cargo area is larger than the SQ8’s in almost every dimension:

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.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2025 Lamborghini Urus retains 65.87% of its original value after 5 years, significantly more than the 41.48% resale value of the 2025 Audi SQ8 after five years, which can save the Lamborghini’s owner.