Audi Q8 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Audi Q8 starts from $143,415 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee opens at $65,950. That makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee the more affordable entry point by $77,465.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $157,757 and $72,545 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q8 by roughly $3,990 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Audi Q8 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a 10.1-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q8 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q8 uses a Diesel MHEV producing 210kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 seconds.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee responds with a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS making 210kW and 344Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters driving the rear wheels.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q8 measures 5,006mm long on a 2,995mm wheelbase, 92mm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee at 4,914mm (2,964mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 605L in the Audi Q8 and 1067L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, giving the Jeep Grand Cherokee a 462L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,813kg. That 687kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,024/year for the Audi Q8 and $2,822/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. That is a $798 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q8.

Estimated annual total: $2,024 (Audi Q8) vs $2,822 (Jeep Grand Cherokee). The Audi Q8 saves you roughly $798 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q8) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee). Both match on warranty length.