Audi SQ8 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E

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Audi SQ8
Audi SQ8

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2025 price

Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford Mustang Mach-E

$64,990 - $97,990

2026 price

Summary

2025 Audi SQ8
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L
Electric motor type
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Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Vehicle type
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Fuel Efficiency
11.9L/100km (combined)
Electric range
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Energy consumption

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Battery capacity

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Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Never hits any thrilling notes
  • Technology is harder than it needs to be
  • Internal storage could be better

  • The ride could be even softer
  • Poor vision
  • No spare wheel
2025 Audi SQ8 Summary

The Audi SQ8 has had a mid-life refresh but this upper large SUV still offers luxury with its powerful V8 engine that fans know and love, as well as the features you would expect in a top model.

It competes against the Mercedes-AMG GLE and Porsche Cayenne but we’re family testing the SQ8 to see how it handles domestic life.

Keep reading to see what we’ve discovered.

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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Summary

Australian EV buyers seem to be missing the point of the Mustang Mach-E.

Yes, Ford’s exorbitant early pricing did not help – which the mid-sized EV has yet to recover from. And the V8-muscle-car image – and baggage – that the Mustang prefix brings no doubt confuses and even repels some people. Especially eco-conscious ones.

But it’s not that complicated. The Mach-E is merely meant to be a sporty, stylish and attainable family car, albeit with electric power.

Five years on from its US launch, does the 2026 Series II facelift keep up with newer and fresher electric SUV alternatives? And is it worth the premium that the Mustang badge commands?

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