AUDI RS Q8: Better Than A Lamborghini Urus?

I get my hands on the new RS Q8, Audi's first RS SUV. Under the skin, the car is essentially the same as the Lamborghini Urus, so how does it compare?
From Audi:
The new Audi RS Q8 is the top model in the Q product line. It combines the power of an RS model with the elegance of a premium coupe and the flexibility of an SUV.
“For the first time in the 25-year history of Audi RS models, we are putting a large SUV coupe with the genes of a true high-performance sports car on the road,” said Oliver Hoffmann, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH. “With its biturbo V8 gasoline engine, the Audi RS Q8 is the prestigious spearhead of the RS model family.”
441 kW (600 hp), 800 Nm (590.0 lb-ft) of torque between 2,200 and 4,500 rpm - the 4.0 liter V8 in the new Audi RS Q8 delivers impressive RS performance. The turbocharged gasoline engine with direct injection accelerates the large SUV coupe from Audi Sport GmbH from 0 to 100 km/h (62.0 mph) in just 3.8 seconds and to 200 km/h (124.3 mph) in 13.7 seconds. The 250 km/h (155.3 mph) top speed is electronically governed. With the optional dynamic package, top speed is 305 km/h (189.5 mph).
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Some of the best well put together well edited but kept simple content on KZbin, deserve more subscribers

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Really appreciate that

[@gabrieldeslauriers9129]

100% true !!!

[@weskdubs]

Facts

[@timmo3351]

Well put!

[@mananjoshi1289]

Conclusion of urus vs RS Q8 Urus is like tony stark, always super high on life and flashy and powerful... While RS Q8 is Bruce Wayne, slightly stealthy but could become outrageous while in batman suit... 😅

[@NickAlexTheo]

Well, it's the second RS SUV, RSQ3 being the first..

[@seenthroughglass]

Damn it! I knew I was going to get something wrong in this video

[@NickAlexTheo]

@@seenthroughglass haha..Keep up the good work Sam!. I also wanted to say that I would totally see you getting more in the classy automotive lifestyle scene. Collab with existing brands such as Barbour International (being a Brit) or Hackett or Deus ex Machina. I am sure you have considered it. I would buy a STG special from such iconic brands ;)

[@innerhammer]

@@seenthroughglass You gotta test RSQ3 as well.

[@GN1995_3]

I always thought they also did the RSQ7 back in the days... damn I was a fool haha

[@DenisQS]

@@ip6603 there has never been an RSQ5. There was a SQ5 diesel though

[@rohan6983]

Noticing the new style of thumbnails Sam They look good ngl...

[@seenthroughglass]

Appreciate it

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@Seen Through Glass very TheStraightPipes looking 👀

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I've been subscribing this channel for 5 years now while having never commented on a single video. Now I just got to say it... brilliant content lately! Superb work.

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I am following you since quite a long time now ! 5+ years... And you just keep going better and better ! Really happy to being part of your adventure. Keep it up with the amazing edit/ realisation. Amazing content and deserve more subs ! Cheers and hello from a french canadian follower in Canada, Quebec city !

[@vyaanpat4878]

Was literally trying to find a video comparison of these two last night. STG you legend! What a great feeling to see this

[@seenthroughglass]

Glad I could be of service

[@ruk2023--]

I'm sure he's sounding posher by the video.

[@steverussell6269]

Lol yeah but a good guy to view

[@ruk2023--]

@@steverussell6269 True, it was meant in jest.

[@niptodstan]

He’s going to be the next Queen.

[@charliebesley1543]

The production levels in these videos is unbelievable Sam! Keep it up

[@curtisMkirk]

Love the quality of your videos! Best solo car KZbinr by far!

[@dylanh1978]

Definitely the best produced car content from an individual on KZbin, I love it. Thank you Sam👏

[@euphoriarealtygroup]

As a URUS buyer , I never considered a RSQ8 even they have almost same performance and 100K cheaper. Lamborghini knows exactly where their target market is.

[@ajb08]

Awesome review and fantastically edited !!!

[@romanslifestyle]

Love the video production and b-roll!!

[@PranavShroti]

Sam you found your mojo in new Year...amazing background song and that size comparison with Lamb was a good idea...well edited video, good overall coverage...

[@ebenbrowne6576]

Love the camera work and great review Sam!

[@andrewl8199]

You’ve grown on me and find your channel entertaining 👏🏾👏🏾

[@Chefonspeed]

8:14 woof!

[@skylerorien9279]

Tour bid3os are so good the editing 👍

[@brae1088]

Love video can’t wait till you’re at a million

[@hannesvikingsson8625]

Such a great video, the scenery and music;)

[@markchip1]

Thank you, Sam, for adding your voice to the growing crowd that understand that all these touchscreens/haptic touch controls are very simply... BLOODY DANGEROUS!!! There's little chance even owners of these cars can develop the muscle memory to operate them routinely without taking their eyes off the road for AT LEAST a second or two - and this is going to get people killed!! Furthermore, they almost invariably make repairs and replacement harder, more involved and awkward PLUS significantly more expensive. When analogue buttons, switches and dials are cheaper, easier and SAFER, what do you gain from this digital control?? NOTHING, other than sleek/cool and fashionable baubles! I hope the designers of these systems find a good night's sleep hard to come by!! They may not deserve a death sentence, or a place in Hell but I'd willingly shove a cattle-prod up their jacksies and lock the "on" button!!!

[@Lionheart_He-Man]

I agree, I think buttons or dials are still VERY necessary for owners to drive and keep their eyes on the road while adjusting most routine vehicle settings. I'm still glad I have that in my 2018 Audi Q7 instead of the 2020 and above versions, because the digital screens are too complicated to remember where most functions are. 🙂

[@user-tq1sw8fd6b]

I look forward to these videos now, I think your content and style of video has gotten better during lockdown. It's completely different to Shmee150s videos as his are just getting too samey, he just visits the same people and garages in his videos now..

[@sneaky_krait7271]

I feel like he doesn’t go in about cars anymore, mostly just says their name and spec and where it sits in the market and that’s it.

[@michaelmeredith912]

Awesome! I love your comparison videos 👍🏼👍🏼

[@HarryJ10]

I appreciate you not 'selling out' and just complementing this car to the heavens for an improved chance at sponsorship. You keep it very real and are not afraid to criticise the cars you drive, which is what makes you so good at the job I suppose! Would love to see a drive of the new RS6 though, they should have given you that!

[@rhyzo1]

Great video, the production level is a breath of fresh air when watching car videos

[@primianofitness3838]

By far one of the best you tubers out there car wise

[@williamrogercummings9607]

I liked your presentation of a rather unusual car. Good job, Sam.

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks pal

[@markjohnkeogh1975]

Love it. You can tell how big they are - it doesn’t fit width-wise in a London street parking space. Great vlog - also loving the music too.

[@nimayarahmadi8329]

Great review and honest talk 👏👏👏

[@mbiqbal5175]

Great video as always Sam... agree on the infotainment screen, it’s not legal for us to use a phone whilst driving but we can use a massive 10 inch screen which is arguably more distracting than the phone?

[@TheEXbGaming]

great video sam!!!

[@ssvvssw]

Shout-out from a Croatian subscriber 🤗 currently in Austria seeing some amazing Audi RS-s through my glass window 🤗...

[@4275bj]

Very informative and funny. Loved it.

[@NBMBC40]

Great video Sam you always give a good honest review and you make me laugh nice one fella

[@90041Ferrari]

Nice review Sam! I want one!

[@bredeleven4132]

Really enjoyed the music in this video! Would be great to get the titles of the tracks in the description 🙏🏽

[@christpherhill1398]

Happy New Year Mate!

[@grattidude]

Hilarious intro, I had to re-watch those 4 seconds haha

[@adamgriggs6623]

Great work Sam as always 👍🏻 can we have more truth bombing Sam more often as your dinner party segment was spot on 😂😂👏🏻👏🏻

[@k-man1610]

Nice video Sam👍

[@ludda42]

100% agree with getting the less expensive but arguably better at its core purpose SUV plus a sports car. That combo fulfills their purpose better than one compromised vehicle

[@dean30461]

“He’s a bellend” hahahaha love it! Great video Sam👍🏼👍🏼

[@Dhhcnkk]

One of the last impartial car journalist remaining. Brilliant work sir.

[@karlo032]

Shoutout to you mentioning Croatia in this video. Meanwhile, watching you from Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. 😁😁

[@mo-hammadabunaser1367]

Well done, Sam! Great review, and couldn't agree more.. but this needs a better exhaust with valves

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks matey

[@mattterry30]

One of my Dream cars of late has been the Q8...I was not even aware there was a RS version. Sadly, the price will keep it a dream.

[@nerowolf8006]

"golf gti of the hyper suv world" hahaha loved that line

[@jasonsfraser]

You missed out on not taking it quick on some of those tighter bends....it’s unbelievable how flat it remains thru the twisties....and there’s enough power / traction to shift the weight where you want it through the bend.....the issue is actually the width of the car...it’s bloody terrifying. That Bibury road is not a fun spot for a Q8. I really wish manufacturers would update their Nav’s route calculations so that where possible it keeps you on `A’ roads. I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve ended up on a single track lane simply because there isn’t a posted speed limit, so it thinks you can go 60mph on it. Great review ...you really captured the essence of the car....

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favourite car channel on KZbin

[@sammckenzie2331]

I already know this video is going to be a banger

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha hope it lives up to your expectations

[@GY9944]

The video and production are absolutely solid but can we talk about the selection of music in this video? Cuz they're absolute bangers. Also Sam, what part of London is it you're driving in at the end of the video? With all the good looking streets and nice town houses somewhat? That looks like a wonderful place to live in

[@hjc409]

Kensington & Chelsea

[@steinjohansen3142]

Ooooh! Seeing the way the seatbelt lays over your shoulder sends frost to my bones! Sadly most people dont pay attention to it, but it will cut its way into the shoulder and break your collarbone in any crash.

[@Maurice_Moss]

You must be one of the highest for production quality 👌🏾

[@dustywhip]

the old RSQ3 was the first.

[@rivaterrier]

I was thinking that!

[@keithevans5667]

Nice one Sam👍

[@Quintessence.]

High-quality video, Sam. Superb production value. Nicely done. But the title opines, "Better than a Lamborghini Urus?" Besides subjective 'feelings' are there other possible arguments to make as to why the RSQ8 could be better? The only numbers you seemed to mention were respective vehicle costs. What about a comparison of performance data? Also, the narration was entertaining, albeit a bit frenetic. In all seriousness, how many cups of coffee or tea did you ingest before or during filming?

[@aerorobnz]

We agree on the problem with screens in modern cars. I like the tactile function of a knob rather than a haptic screen. I also wish that more brands would hide screens away, more like bentley does in the GT. Out of sight out of mind.

[@matteosiefert846]

Not my type of car but great video once again!

[@glord49]

Great video Sam

[@seenthroughglass]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@achintyaaatreya]

You know when Sam taps the throttle and the car hurls forward,the expression on his face in trademark STG.Seen Through Glass ™️™️™️™️™️™️™️™™™™™™™™™™!!

[@jryalls]

Great stuff Sam 👍. I definitely think it’s better looking than the Lambo but it’s still an SUV so it gets a 👎 from me.

[@seenthroughglass]

Fair enough!

[@martinboulden3540]

Give me a brand new RS4 and a lot more smiles.

[@BlastoiseDan22]

Why audi didnt make "RS R8" or "RS8" to complete the line up instead of just R8 ?

[@andythurbon8051]

Genuinely being waiting all week for this video to see what you think Sam. I'm so tempted.. Better that a RRS SVR? Classier in my opinion. How bad is the fuel consumption??

[@martgacarsde9654]

Don’t forget the 2018 RS6 Performance with 605 hp ! That thing was the most powerful and (probably) fastest RS Model ever .

[@blagovukovicbarbieri2046]

Same as S8 Plus and RS7 Performance

[@note20ultra37]

I thought they were similar until I drove an Urus, no comparison, and the Lamborghini exterior styling and brand factor is too 🔥🔥🔥

[@Mrzarish]

Amazing video brother

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks dude

[@Amit_l92]

What a beast. I’d take this over the Urus. Great video Sam.

[@mikekow_]

Hey which speedy is that, MK40?

[@grgfourtinas]

i would love this wofter!!

[@dejavuking]

So two things Audi needs to study this video... To watch how many times Sam had to take his eyes of the road because of there stupid over complicated, flawed infotainment design!! Plus they need to stop charging Fing £350+ as an optional extra for front and rear side door and curtain airbags!.. yes that's correct on an expensive model like this you don't get something as simple as curtain airbags as standard which is utterly dispicable!!.

[@cigarjefe]

As an owner of both, I do prefer my Audi. I keep the Urus on the West Coast, while my Audi is usually garaged at my Connecticut residence.

[@Soulrollsdeep]

For real? What do you do to make the money required for things like this?

[@myou6675]

Loving the content. I’d still prefer an RS4 or RS6/ RS7 to this. Or for that matter a good old BMW M5 or M8 GC.

[@bbpleg]

It’s hard to find a more ridiculous type of vehicle than these two lol

[@limelight982]

I love the intro to your videos. The accelerating car sound fantastic BUT the little tiny pop in the last moment always makes me just cringe af

[@MrSkittles1984]

Awesome vid sam .... looking into a rsq3 pr sq3 myself

[@Soulrollsdeep]

They don't do an sq3 as far as I'm aware? I've got a 2014 rsq3 - seemingly marmite to a lot of people simply because it has one exhaust. Seems like a pathetic reason to not like the cars looks, they're very pretty. Steering is typically shite Audi with no feel though. But the 5cyl turbo is an absolute peach.

[@MrSkittles1984]

@@Soulrollsdeep they certainly dona sq3 ive driven a couple for work 😉 could be wrong may have been the sq5 but meh still great cars none the less

[@iainb9277]

Great vid. You're 100% right about these blasted distracting touch screens. Porsche have same issue, implementing tech just because they can, but the user experience for me is terrible.

[@ashy_gee6]

Review the Trackhawk next, if their offered in UK.

[@focus550]

i think you hit the nail on the head with this one, and other SSUV's. It's a good every day car and the power is there if needed/wanted. It's not a sports car to take on a hoon, but it'll get up and go should you need it to.

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks for watching

[@mo7286]

Sam you gotta link the songs that are on the B roll. Not just this one...all of your videos

[@bas7218]

Topnotch content Sam!

[@seenthroughglass]

Cheers dude!

[@gaborkondor3527]

Honestly, I would almost never watch automotive content with something this outrageous....except for STG content....

[@user-fr5rd1sz5d]

I'd still prefer the RS6, it does the same job, yet it's faster and cheaper!

[@doctornrsfnly]

And lighter, more aerodynamic and better looking😊

[@user-fr5rd1sz5d]

@@doctornrsfnly What's more, I prefer lower seating positions🤣

[@doctornrsfnly]

@@user-fr5rd1sz5d absolutely. The RS6 Is just the better option for even less money than the RSQ6

[@miklas.k]

@@doctornrsfnly RSQ6?

[@Pato-ot3hf]

or RS7

[@MrKarlo007]

He said Croatia 😊😉, Hi from Croatia 😃

[@thomasolivermatthews]

He reminds me of Jamie Laing from Made in Chelsea. Same voice, same west London settings, even uses the same type of music made in Chelsea use.

[@seenthroughglass]

Maybe I am Jamie Laing

[@thomasolivermatthews]

@@seenthroughglass haha! Well I've never seen you and Jamie Laing in the same place at the same time....jokes aside I watch every episode, keep the great content!

[@benzinapaul7416]

@@seenthroughglass without his wig?

[@sesto194]

wonder what tony thinks about these, will you talk about these in a podcast?

[@kana4114]

It’s “Bruce Wayne with the ability of Batman”...

[@garylawton230]

Did he say that? I didn’t notice? 🤔 Plus surely Bruce Wayne Does have the ability of Batman! 😜

[@thebears28]

RSQ3 I think you’ll find as the first Audi RS SUV.

[@stephaneasselin3359]

Great 🎵

[@bentleyspotter]

The issue with this car is it just doesnt look special. it barely looks different than a base q8 with a s line package... urus looks wild and thats part of the appeal.

[@seenthroughglass]

Personally I disagree, I think it has great presence and actually one came around the corner in all black and I noticed it immediately. But for sure, some people will want the wow factor of a Urus/Bentayga etc

[@bentleyspotter]

@@seenthroughglass I think it’s more the specialness you get for the price that’s the issue. Subdued styling, and same interior option as base car essentially. I just made on on the configurator here in the states this morning, and it’s only black interior and it’s extra $5000 to have extended leather. The q8 is selling poorly compared to its rivals in the states. I actually do like the car but I find it very understated compared to an AMG or M product.

[@magnustan841]

Exactly, if I'm spending this much money on a super SUV, or any high-end performance car, I want something that stands out a bit more. Maybe its the spec of this Audi that make sit looks a bit plain.

[@peterclifton6312]

What a beast of a car 👏

[@AudreyH48]

Love the new Audi line. Absolutely in awe of the RS6 avant, especially being a b6 A4 avant owner haha. I think for me, the tail light panel needs to be body color where it's been blacked out, the front emblem needs to be silver or chrome, and the surround to the grill needs to be body color...or even a accent color like a gunmetal....OOHHH wait a black chrome for the emblems and the grill surround, now that would define them but also give it a polished look, yeah yeah that's it. But without It, blends too much with black on black and makes it somewhat pointless. It looks unfinished with those parts black to me. Other then that and maybe wheel selection I love it and would be proud to drive that around everyday for sure.

[@peterlee56]

Love you channel but you got it wrong this time as Audi produced a RS Q3 back in 2013 and now they are on the second edition of this model, for a small SUV it flys.

[@gzfashions]

4:38 reminds me of a C3PO scene of Star Wars 😎

[@axecreatives]

Thought the same thing at like 7:38 “Disaster” :)

[@sbkpeace.24]

Always quality I enjoy all your content lad He's a bellend 😂😂

[@IdealGrain]

This with an auxiliary fuel cell would have to be the most perfect cannonball run car.

[@gandalfkenobi007]

I'm surprised how much sense a car can make, actually tick all boxes without any compromise. I feel like that's a rare thing these days.

[@mooiboyace]

Greetings brother

[@gandalfkenobi007]

@@mooiboyace Greetings my wizarding friend, how's things in Middle Earth

[@mooiboyace]

@@gandalfkenobi007 No one fits their facemasks because their beards are too big, times are tough

[@gandalfkenobi007]

@@mooiboyace Tough times indeed.

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@@gandalfkenobi007 Light will shine across Middle Earth once again

[@davidsmall2410]

You could of titled this video "Chlamydia: Better Than A Lamborghini Urus?" and you would still of been right.

[@GY9944]

lol

[@Soulrollsdeep]

Bet you own a Ford Mondeo

[@davidsmall2410]

@@Soulrollsdeep Nothing wrong with a Mondeo, they're solid dependable cars.

[@resnonverba137]

It takes a desperate extrovert to buy any Lamborghini model, and the Urus is certainly no exception. Out of the two, I'd choose the Audi.

[@seenthroughglass]

I'm with you

[@GN1995_3]

It's funny to read this because talking about the video with some friends, as Italians, we could not understand your point. But as a brit, I kinda get it haha. Cheers Sam

[@pietroberzolla3585]

@@GN1995_3 I thought you were Swiss