Comparison - Maserati Levante S GranSport 2021 - vs - Audi RS Q8 2020

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
93,890
Updated: 
22 Jun 2019
£
100,900
Updated: 
20 Jun 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2020
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.10gals
22.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Bianco
#FCF7F1
Bianco Alpi Pearlescent
#F5EEE3
Blue Emozione Mica
#1C2865
Blue Passione Mica
#002042
Grigio Maratea Metallescent
#454246
Grigio Metallic
#6D6A6B
Nero
#000000
Nero Ribelle Mica
#000000
Rame Mica
#5A3021
Blu Nobile Pearlescent Tri-coat
#4A514A
Color: 
Floret silver, metallic
#AFB3B6
Dragon orange, metallic
#D06B05
Galaxy blue, metallic
#2A525E
Glacier white, metallic
#C7D0CD
Matador red, metallic
#5B0311
Navarra blue, metallic
#2F395C
Orca black, metallic
#191C21

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2021 Maserati Levante is unranked in Luxury Midsize SUVs due to missing safety data. Currently, the Maserati Levante's overall score is not available, though its Critics' Rating, Performance score, and Interior score are based on our evaluation of 25 pieces of research and data.

Pros
Tremendous engine power
Dynamic handling
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Poor gas mileage
Some unimpressive cabin materials and subpar cargo capacity
Much more expensive than most class rivals

By: 
usnews.com

Updated driver display and infotainment screens for 2021.

PROS
Quick acceleration
Stable and lively handling
Not your typical German luxury SUV

CONS
Some downmarket buttons and switches
Short on cargo space

By: 
edmunds.com

The Levante receives Maserati's new infotainment interface for 2021, but unlike its sedan siblings—the Ghibli and Quattroporte—it sticks with an 8.4-inch display. The new software is based on Google's Android Automotive and offers a voice-activated virtual assistant, in-dash navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto; a wireless charging pad is also new this year.

Pros
Seductive exterior styling,
growling exhaust note,
quick acceleration times.

Cons
Second-class interior switches,
not as cargo-friendly as the competition,
expensive pricing.

By: 
caranddriver.com

For those needing the performance of a supercar and the space and comfort of a family SUV, the Audi RS Q8 is quite possibly the perfect solution.

Pros
Stunning performance
Glorious engine sound
Superb ride
Interior comfort and space

Cons
48V 'mild hybrid' not a hybrid
Steering lacks a little feel
2.3 tonnes is a lot of weight to hustle through corners

By: 
caradvice.com.au

The RS Q8 is a new addition to the Q8 lineup for 2020.
Audi is going after the AMGs and BMW Ms of the world with the new RS version of its Q8 mid-size SUV. The 2020 Audi RS Q8 comes standard with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine making 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, with standard Quattro all-wheel drive to put all that power to the ground and an upgraded suspension and brakes to ensure it handles and stops as well as it goes. It looks a lot more aggressive than the standard Q8, too, thanks to 22-inch wheels, a wider body, and a rear spoiler. It will go on sale in the U.S. sometime in 2020.

By: 
caranddriver.com

2020 Audi RS Q8 will undoubtedly be a huge hit in the segment.With Lamborghini-esque power under the hood and the very latest Audi refinement in the cabin, it brings all the good stuff needed to run against the top competitors from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche.

Pros
More aggressive styling
Lamborghini engine under the hood
Impressively quick for a big SUV

Cons
How will it ride compared to the Merc and Bimmer?
Competition isn’t slowing down anytime soon
Might steal a few sales from the Lambo

By: 
topspeed.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Consumption (low)/ (high)/(combined)UK - 11.9 mpg//25.0 mpg/20.5 mpg
Fuel Economy City USA: 
15.00mpg
13.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
21.00mpg
19.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
32
Cylinders: 
6
V
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
4.00L
Torque: 
428ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
590ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
Horsepower: 
424hp
at 5 750rpm
591hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.40Feet
43.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
multi-function steering wheel ( audio, cruise control, speed,etc)
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel
Cooled Storage Compartment
Heated Steering Wheel
Adaptive Cruise Control
Electrically adjustable steering column
Flat-bottomed 3-spoke leather multi-function sport steering wheel with shift paddles
Flat-bottomed 3-spoke leather multi-function sport steering wheel with shift paddles
Cruise control with coast, resume and accelerator features

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
197.00in
197.30in
Width: 
77.90in
86.20in
Height: 
66.70in
66.70in
Front Track: 
63.90in
66.60in
Rear Track: 
66.00in
66.70in
Wheel Base: 
118.30in
117.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.10
Rear Head Room: 
38.60
Front Leg Room: 
41.20in
Rear leg room: 
40.10in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
60.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7700lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
20.50cu.ft
30.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4994.00lbs
5490.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
Hands-Free Entry
Power-operated tailgate
Advanced Key

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8 -way power driver seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
8 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Sport Front Seats
Seat ventilation in front
Power-adjustable lumbar support in front seats
Center armrest in front
Front seats, electrically adjustable with memory functions
Heated front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Ventilated front disc
Rear Suspension: 
Ventilated rear disc brakes
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
RS-specific adaptive air suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Leather steering wheel
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Double Sun Visor with illuminated vanity mirror
Exterior mirrors with memory feature, auto-dimming, power-folding/adjustable/heated
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
4 - zone deluxe automatic climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
900 watts stero output
14 total speakers
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
12 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB connection
Memory card slot
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
1 Subwoofer(S)
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
MMI navigation plus with MMI touch
MMI radio plus
6-channel amplifier
180 watt amplifying capacity
10 loudspeakers including subwoofer
Audi Connect (36-month subscription)
USB type-C charging cable set, for mobile devices with an Apple Lightning port, angled, and USB Type C port, angled

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Power glass sunroof
Roof rack
Variable intermittent wipers
Rear window wiper
Privacy glass
Headlight washer system
Aluminum door mirror housing
Privacy glass
Door sill trims with aluminium inlays, front and rear, illuminated, with RS logo at front
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20-In.
22 in
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R22

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
Ceramic brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
Ceramic brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Advanced Driver Assistance Plus Package
LED Headlamp
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt
Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Audi pre-sense Front
Acoustic and visual parking sensor system for the front and rear
Pre-Sense Basic
Hold Assist
Reversing camera
Lane departure warning

Options

Packages: 
Nerissimo GranSport Package
Climate Package
Exterior Options: 
Tri-Coat Paint (Bianco Alpi)
21" Gloss Black Staggered Anteo Wheels
Metallic Paint
21" Anteo Staggered-Width Alloy Wheels
Adaptive Full LED Matrix Headlamps
20" Dark Grey Staggered Efesto Miron Wheels
Gloss Black Painted Brake Calipers W/White Maserati Script
Gloss Yellow Painted Brake Calipers W/Black Maserati Script
Gloss Blue Painted Brake Calipers W/White Maserati Script
Metallescent Paint
Kick Sensor For Hands-Free Tailgate
Mica Paint
21" Matte Staggered Helios Wheels
3-Season Performance Tires
Tri-Coat Paint (Blue Nobile)
Gloss Silver Roof Rails
20" Dark Grey Staggered Nereo Miron Wheels
Piano Black Roof Rails
Interior Options: 
Pieno Fiore Natural Leather Upholstery
Carbon Fiber Column-Mounted Paddle Shifters
Power Rear Side Sunblinds
Bowers & Wilkins Ultra Premium Sound System
Alcantara Headliner And Pillars
Cargo Net
Alcantara Headliner And Pillars
Four-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Ventilated Front Seats
Trident Logo Stitched On Front/Rear Headrests
Illuminated Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates W/Maserati Script
Full Premium Perforated Leather Upholstery
Rear In-Floor Cargo Rails
Zegna Pelletessuta Leather Upholstery

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Cuoio, premium leather
#9E5B2D
Nero w/Cuoio Stitching, premium leather
#000000
Nero w/Grigio Stitching, premium leather
#0B0B0B
Rosso w/Nero Stitching, premium leather
#873240
Sabbia, premium leather
#BBB9A7
Nero w/Rosso Stitching, premium leather
#000000
Nero, premium leather
#000000
Marrone Zegna PELLETESSUTA, premium leather
#393439
Nero/Grigio Zegna PELLETESSUTA, premium leather
#000000
Cuoio/Nero Zegna PELLETESSUTA, premium leather
#984913
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