The Audi Q8, produced since 2018, surprised with its line when it was launched. Its coupe SUV style has indeed caused a sensation among enthusiasts, who did not expect such a vehicle. Among the competitors, Porsche was quick to do the same as Audi by revealing its cousin, the recently unveiled 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupé. Knowing that the Q8 and Cayenne Coupé share many components, one would expect them to have a similar character. However, the Porsche Coupe SUV has a very distinct temperament and superior characteristics compared to its four-ring counterpart. Find out all this in the comparison between the 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupé and the 2019 Audi Q8!
Make no mistake: the two vehicles have similarities. The roof is lower and receding towards the rear, contrasting with the increased ground clearance: we are indeed in the presence of SUV coupes, both for the Porsche and the Audi.
But the stylistic commonalities end there. Indeed, if the Audi SUV plays the card of sharp and angular edges, the Porsche SUV simply seems sculpted by the wind. Profiled headlights overhanging a very ventilated front face, curved wings and strip of taillights in the extension of the belt line: the Porsche Cayenne Coupé seems cut for speed.
So, if you're looking for a coupe SUV with naturally athletic lines, it's the 2020 Cayenne Coupé that naturally wins in Quebec City and Ste-Foy against the 2019 Audi Q8.
Performances:
In Canada, the 2019 Audi Q8 has just one block: a 2,995cc displacement V-six delivering 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The entry version of the 2020 Cayenne Coupé offers the same level of power (335 hp), for less torque (332 lb-ft). However, the 0-100 km / h is identical for both vehicles (6.0 seconds).
In Canada, the 2019 Audi Q8 has just one block: a 2,995cc displacement V-six delivering 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The entry version of the 2020 Cayenne Coupé offers the same level of power (335 hp), for less torque (332 lb-ft). However, the 0-100 km / h is identical for both vehicles (6.0 seconds).
This is Porsche performance: delivering the same numbers as the competition, even with less torque. However, the 2020 Cayenne Coupé offers other engines, each more powerful than the next, and above all, much more powerful than that of the 2019 Q8. You will be entitled, apart from the entry version above, to a 434 hp turbo V6 unit offering 406 lb-ft of torque (S version), or 455 hp from the E-Hybrid version. The Turbo and Turbo S E-Hybrid versions will give you 541 hp and 670 hp respectively for explosive performance (0-100 km / h Cayenne Turbo Coupé: 3.9 seconds / 0 - 100 km / h with the Sport Chrono package for the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé: 3.8 seconds).
All-wheel drive is standard regardless of the trim, both for the Porsche Coupe SUV and the Audi. You can therefore drive these two vehicles with confidence in the snow. But if you are looking for performance above all on the roads from Trois-Rivières to Quebec City, the 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupé is the one for you! So, if you're looking for a coupe SUV with naturally athletic lines, it's the 2020 Cayenne Coupé that naturally wins in Quebec City and Ste-Foy against the 2019 Audi Q8.
A sporty but comfortable interior in Quebec City for the Porsche Coupe SUV.
The interior of the Audi Q8 is very well made, with a high level of finish, and a horizontal design, particularly for the dashboard. However, the interior of the Porsche has a much more timeless interior because it is more classic, all for a much better ergonomics for dynamic driving. Multifunction sports steering wheel, dashboard with the iconic rev counter in the center, central console controls easily accessible: nothing has been forgotten to allow you to get the most out of your 2020 Cayenne Coupé between Trois-Rivières and Quebec.
But it's also an interior that gives you the best of Porsche comfort and luxury. Depending on the version you choose, you might benefit from electric and heated sports seats, dual-zone climate control, and a premium Bose sound system. So many amenities that will make all your trips in Quebec City more exhilarating!
So before going to see one of the 2019 Audi Q8s at Audi near Ste-Foy, come and see the magnificent Porsche Cayenne Coupé at the Porsche Quebec Center, your Porsche dealership in the national capital. Do not hesitate to move around, even from Trois-Rivières, the game is worth the effort! Once there, you'll see why the Porsche Canada vehicle is a better SUV than the Audi.
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