Audi Q7 vs Volvo XC90

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 3 Oct 2026.

Audi

Q7

From ₹87.17 Lakh

Q7 version

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Volvo

XC90

From ₹97.8 Lakh

XC90 version

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Audi Q7Q7 Premium Plus · ₹87.17 Lakh

Only differences

Volvo XC90XC90 B5 AWD · ₹97.8 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q7: ₹87.17 Lakh (ahead) XC90: ₹97.8 Lakh Q7 ₹10.63 lakh cheaper

Airbags Q7: 8 airbags (ahead) XC90: 7 airbags No crash ratings yet

Mileage Q7: 11.2 kmpl XC90: 12.39 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Q7: 335 bhp (ahead) XC90: 250 hp Torque 500 vs 360 Nm

Boot Q7: 295 litres XC90: 314 litres (ahead) Length 5,064 vs 4,953 mm

Versions Q7: 3 (ahead) XC90: 1

Pick the Q7 for the lower price, more airbags, more power and more versions.

Pick the XC90 for better claimed mileage and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹87.17 Lakh

₹97.8 Lakh

On-road in

₹96.4 Lakh

₹1.08 Crore

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹1,61,965 a month

₹1,81,611 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

335 bhp

250 hp

Torque

500 Nm

360 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

11.2 kmpl

12.39 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Full-Size Luxury 7-Seater SUV

3-Row Full-Size Luxury Flagship SUV

Seating Capacity

7 Seats (3 Rows)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol (Mild-Hybrid)

Displacement

2,995 cc (3.0L V6)

1,969 cc (2.0L)

Engine Config

3.0L V6 TFSI Twin-Scroll Turbocharged 24V DOHC with 48V MHEV

2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol with 48V Integrated Starter-Generator Mild-Hybrid Assist

Drivetrain

Permanent quattro All-Wheel Drive with Self-Locking Center Diff (40:60 split)

AWD with Instant Traction (Electronically Controlled All-Wheel Drive)

0-100

5.6 sec

6.7 sec

Top Speed

250 km/h

180 km/h (Volvo Safety Speed Cap)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

8-Speed tiptronic Torque Converter Automatic

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic Transmission

Gears

Paddles

Yes

Hybrid

48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (375 mm 6-piston fixed calipers)

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 345 mm with 4-Piston Calipers)

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc (350 mm)

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 320 mm) - All 4 Discs

Front Suspension

Five-link axle with Adaptive Air Suspension (auto self-leveling & adjustable)

Double Wishbone Aluminium Front Suspension with Active Air Suspension & Four-C Adaptive Damper System

Rear Suspension

Five-link axle with Adaptive Air Suspension (auto self-leveling & adjustable)

Integral Axle Rear Suspension with Air Suspension (Auto Self-Leveling & Rear Lowering 50 mm for Cargo Loading)

Wheel Type

19-inch 5-arm Star style Alloy Wheels

20-inch / 21-inch 5-Multi Spoke Black Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

255/55 R19 Tubeless Radial

275/45 R20 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Collapsible Space Saver Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel in luggage area

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

5,064 mm

4,953 mm

Width

1,970 mm

1,958 mm (2,140 mm with mirrors)

Height

1,703 mm

1,776 mm

Wheelbase

2,999 mm

2,984 mm (Large 3-row luxury wheelbase)

Ground Clearance

200 mm - 245 mm (Adjustable via Air Suspension)

238 mm (Variable via Air Suspension up to +40 mm lift)

Kerb Weight

2,165 kg

2,120 kg

Boot Space

295L (7 seats) / 740L (3rd row flat) / 1,925L (max)

314L (all 3 rows up) / 680L (3rd row flat) / 1,868L (all rear seats folded flat via one-touch buttons)

Fuel Tank

85 Litres

71 Litres

Turning Radius

6.2 m (11.7 m with All-Wheel Steering)

6.0 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 35.2/38, child occupant 42.5/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2015). Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2022.

Airbags

8 Airbags (Dual front, side, rear side & 3-row curtain)

7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, driver knee, front side thorax, full 3-row curtain airbags + Integrated Booster Cushion in 2nd-Row Center Seat)

ESP/TC

Yes (ABS, EBD, ESC offroad mode, ASR, EDL, Hill Descent Control)

Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Roll Stability Control RSC, Understeer Traction Control, Hill Start & Descent Control)

ADAS

Level 1 (Park Assist Plus, Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning with steer assist, Pre-Sense Basic)

Level 2 ADAS (Pilot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control & Steering Support up to 130 km/h, City Safety with Autobrake & Steering Support for Pedestrians/Cyclists/Large Animals, Blind Spot Information System BLIS, Cross Traffic Alert with Auto Brake, Run-Off Road Mitigation)

Camera

360-Degree Surround View 3D Camera + Park Assist Sensors

360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Parking Visualization & Ultrasonic Sensors

TPMS

Yes (Direct TPMS with individual wheel readout)

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual wheel readouts)

ISOFIX

Yes (ISOFIX on all 3 second-row & third-row seats)

Yes (ISOFIX on 2nd row outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper + 8.6-inch Lower Screen)

9.0-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Built-in Google Automotive OS (Google Assistant, Google Maps with Live Traffic, Google Play natively integrated)

Digital Cluster

12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (Full HD 1920x720)

12.3-inch Full Digital Driver Cockpit Display + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Apple CarPlay & Native Android Automotive OS

Connected Tech

Audi Connect suite & myAudi telematics

Volvo Cars App with Remote Cabin Pre-conditioning, Vehicle Tracker, Digital Key, SOTA Updates

Audio System

Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (19 speakers 730W 16-channel)

Bowers & Wilkins High-Fidelity Audio System (19 speakers 1,400W output with 4 room acoustic profiles including Gothenburg Concert Hall & Jazz Club)

Sunroof

Panoramic Glass Sunroof (Dual pane full-length electric)

Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind

Seat Features

12-way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & Heating

14-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats with Memory (2 Slots), Heating, Ventilation & 5 Massage Programs in Perforated Nappa Leather + Integrated Child Booster Cushion

Climate Control

4-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with B-pillar vents

4-Zone Electronic Climate Control with CleanZone Advanced Air Quality System (filters 95% of PM2.5 particulates) & 3rd Row Independent AC Vents

Wireless Charger

Yes (Audi Phone Box with wireless inductive charging)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Center Console)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Indicators & Washers (HD Matrix available)

Full LED Active High Beam 'Thor's Hammer' Headlamps with Cornering Illumination

Tail Lights

LED Combination Taillights with Dynamic Indicators (Digital OLED on facelift)

Full LED L-Shaped Vertical Signature Tail Lamps

Fog/DRLs

Integrated All-Weather Headlights & Signature LED DRLs

Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Handcrafted Swedish Orrefors Crystal Gear Selector, Hands-Free Power Tailgate & Aluminium Roof Rails

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)

3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Warranty

Service Interval

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

3 versions

1 version

Price range

₹87.17 Lakh – ₹97.84 Lakh

₹97.8 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Q7 Premium Plus₹87.17 Lakh XC90 B5 AWD₹97.8 Lakh XC90 ₹10.63 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

Q7 Q7 Premium Plus against XC90 XC90 B5 AWD

City	Q7	XC90	Gap
Mumbai	₹99.01 Lakh	₹1.11 Crore	Q7 ₹12.01 lakh less
Pune	₹99.01 Lakh	₹1.11 Crore	Q7 ₹12.01 lakh less
New Delhi	₹96.4 Lakh	₹1.08 Crore	Q7 ₹11.69 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹1.03 Crore	₹1.16 Crore	Q7 ₹12.54 lakh less
Chennai	₹1.05 Crore	₹1.18 Crore	Q7 ₹12.76 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹1.06 Crore	₹1.19 Crore	Q7 ₹12.86 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Q7 or the XC90?

The Q7, by ₹10.63 lakh on the versions compared here: Q7 Q7 Premium Plus at ₹87.17 Lakh against XC90 XC90 B5 AWD at ₹97.8 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹96.4 Lakh against ₹1.08 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The XC90 claims 12.39 kmpl against 11.2 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Q7: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The XC90: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2015 (rating now expired). The Q7 has 8 airbags and the XC90 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q7 Q7 Premium Plus makes 335 bhp and 500 Nm and the XC90 XC90 B5 AWD makes 250 hp and 360 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Q7 is 111 mm longer. Boot space is 295 litres in the Q7 and 314 litres in the XC90.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,61,965 a month for the Q7 and ₹1,81,611 for the XC90, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.