Audi Q8 vs Tesla Model X Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Audi Q8 · Tesla Model X

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length196.6 in
  • Height67.2 in
  • Wheelbase117.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.8 in
  • Curb weight5,004 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.5 in
  • Tesla Model X width78.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi Q8 is 1.7 in shorter (196.6 in vs 198.3 in)
  • Width: Audi Q8 is 0.2 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.7 in)
  • Height: Audi Q8 is 1.2 in taller (67.2 in vs 66.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 116.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Audi Q8 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 472 lb heavier (5,004 lb vs 5,476 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 472 lb heavier (5,004 lb vs 5,476 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Audi Q8 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.4 in)
  3. Height: Audi Q8 is 1.2 in taller (67.2 in vs 66.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 116.7 in)
  5. Length: Audi Q8 is 1.7 in shorter (196.6 in vs 198.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q8Audi Q8 is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Audi Q8 · garage fit for Tesla Model X
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q8Audi Q8 is narrower by 0.2 in
  • More ground clearanceAudi Q8Audi Q8 has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi Q8Based on length × width (Audi Q8)

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi Q8Tesla Model XDifference
Length196.6 in198.3 in1.7 in
Width78.5 in78.7 in0.2 in
Height67.2 in66.0 in1.2 in
Wheelbase117.9 in116.7 in1.2 in
Ground clearance5.8 in5.4 in0.4 in
Curb weight5,004 lb5,476 lb472 lb

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