2027 Audi Q8 vs. 2027 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

TrueCar says the Jeep Grand Wagoneer's $66,790 MSRP undercuts the Audi Q8's $78,295 by $11,505, and the Grand Wagoneer also wins on fuel economy at 17 city/24 highway mpg versus the Q8's 17 city/23 highway. DriveDuel, comparing its own higher trims, found the Audi Q8 markedly cheaper at $74,400 versus the Grand Wagoneer's $91,900, with the Q8 achieving better city fuel economy at 17 mpg versus 14, while the Grand Wagoneer offers visibly more power at 510 hp versus the Q8's 335 hp, about 175 hp more, clearly more torque at 500 lb-ft versus 369, and seats 7 versus the Q8's 5.

Which to choose, and why

Grand Wagoneer cheaper at base MSRP; Q8 thriftier in the city

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Jeep Grand Wagoneer's $66,790 MSRP undercuts the Audi Q8's $78,295 by $11,505, and the Grand Wagoneer also wins on fuel economy at 17 city/24 highway mpg versus the Q8's 17 city/23 highway.

510 hp and 7 seats for the Grand Wagoneer

DriveDuel (opens in a new tab), comparing its own higher trims, found the Audi Q8 markedly cheaper at $74,400 versus the Grand Wagoneer's $91,900, with the Q8 achieving better city fuel economy at 17 mpg versus 14, while the Grand Wagoneer offers visibly more power at 510 hp versus the Q8's 335 hp, about 175 hp more, clearly more torque at 500 lb-ft versus 369, and seats 7 versus the Q8's 5.

Questions buyers ask

Which has more seats, the Audi Q8 or Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

DriveDuel (opens in a new tab) says the Grand Wagoneer, at 7 seats versus the Q8's 5.

Which has more horsepower, the Audi Q8 or Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

DriveDuel (opens in a new tab) says the Grand Wagoneer, at 510 hp versus the Q8's 335 hp.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Audi Q8: 1 records · Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 4 records.

Decision field	Audi Q8	Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Exact EPA records	1	4
Model / option labels	1	4
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	3L 6-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid	3L 6-cyl SIDI
Transmissions	Automatic (S8)	Automatic 8-spd
Fuel types	Premium	Regular
EPA classes	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Combined efficiency	19 MPG/MPGe	18–19 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$4200 per year	$3400–3600 per year

Head to head

Audi Q8 vs. Jeep Grand Wagoneer: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Audi Q8	Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Starting price (KBB base)	$78,195	$67,595
Top trim price (KBB base)	$88,795	$103,910
Horsepower	335 hp	420 hp
Torque	369 lb-ft	468 lb-ft
0 to 60 mph	5.5 sec	n/a
Curb weight	4,949 lb	5,940-6,175 lb
Length	196 in	216.1 in
Wheelbase	118 in	123 in
Cargo volume	60.7 cu ft	116.7 cu ft
Towing capacity	7,700 lb	10,000 lb
Seating	5 seats	7-8 seats
Basic warranty	4 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2027 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer starts $10,600 lower: $67,595 against $78,195 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer leads: 420 hp against 335 hp.
On peak torque, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer leads: 468 lb-ft against 369 lb-ft.
The Audi Q8 is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 4,949 lb against 5,940 lb.
On length, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer leads: 216.1 in against 196 in.
On wheelbase, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer leads: 123 in against 118 in.
On cargo volume, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer leads: 116.7 cu ft against 60.7 cu ft.
On maximum towing capacity, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer leads: 10,000 lb against 7,700 lb.
On seating capacity, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer leads: 8 seats against 5 seats.
On basic warranty, the Audi Q8 leads: 4 years against 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Audi Q8 and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

2027 Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV made by Audi that was launched in 2018. It is being produced at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.

Awards: Q8 won Auto Zeitung's Auto Trophy 2020 award under Luxury SUV category.

Source: Audi Q8 (Wikipedia)

Marketing. As part of the Q8 launch, in May 2018, Audi started a cinematic-styled miniseries that teased the Audi Q8 in five short episodes. The car made its first full appearance in the fifth episode, presented on a special microsite and shown to the public at the Audi China Brand Summit in Shenzhen.

NHTSA rated the 2025 Audi Q8 overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)

December 2025, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 2025, Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt… Consequence: A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q8, most often about engine (1), unknown or other (1), air bags (1).

2027 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a full-size SUV produced by the Jeep division of Stellantis North America. Originally launched in March 2021 under two sub-models; the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, they were initially branded as "Wagoneer by Jeep" without the Jeep badge on vehicles and were described as a "premium extension" of the Jeep brand in marketing copy. The Wagoneer served as the affordable mainstream model, while the Grand Wagoneer was the luxury version.

Safety: The Wagoneer was the only model out of three most popular full-size SUVs in the U.S to be awarded "2024 Top Safety Pick" by IIHS. It excels in the small overlap crash test with maintaining survival space for the occupants, and the front and side curtain airbags worked correctly.

Source: Jeep Grand Wagoneer (WS) (Wikipedia)

Features. The fifth-generation UConnect 5 infotainment suite is available 10.1" in the Wagoneer, or 12" in the Grand Wagoneer. Other features include Amazon Alexa, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto smartphone integration, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 360L, SiriusXM Travel Link services, and SiriusXM-powered UConnect Guardian.

Recent recalls (11 campaigns across the latest model years)

September 2026, Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, and 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to… Consequence: Detached roof rack crossbars can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 2026, Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to a… Consequence: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
August 2026, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In… Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, most often about electrical system (2), seats (1), unknown or other (1).

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Comparison answer desk

12 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2027 Audi Q8 or the 2027 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

Efficiency

The 2027 Audi Q8 lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (19 vs. the 2027 Jeep Grand Wagoneer's 18.5 MPG/MPGe).