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Audi Q8 vs Toyota Vellfire

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Audi Q8
Toyota Vellfire

Audi

Q8

From ₹1.13 Crore

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Toyota

Vellfire

From ₹1.2 Crore

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Audi Q8Q8 55 TFSI Quattro · ₹1.13 Crore
Toyota VellfireHi · ₹1.2 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q8: ₹1.13 Crore (ahead) Vellfire: ₹1.2 Crore Q8 ₹6.99 lakh cheaper
Safety Q8: Not rated yet Vellfire: 4 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP and JNCAP
Mileage Q8: 9.80 kmpl Vellfire: 19.28 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Q8: 340 bhp (ahead) Vellfire: 250 PS Different engines
Boot Q8: 605 litres (ahead) Vellfire: 233 litres Length 4,986 vs 4,995 mm
Versions Q8: 1 Vellfire: 2 (ahead) Only Q8: petrol, automatic

Pick the Q8 for the lower price, more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the Vellfire for the 4-star safety rating, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.13 Crore
₹1.2 Crore
On-road in
₹1.29 Crore
₹1.37 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,16,672 a month
₹2,30,007 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Hybrid, automatic
Power
340 bhp
250 PS
Torque
500 Nm
240 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
9.80 kmpl
19.28 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
5-Seater Flagship Luxury Coupe SUV
Ultra-Luxury Flagship Hybrid Lounge MPV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
7 Seats (First-Class Airline Suite)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Strong Hybrid (Petrol-Electric HEV)
Displacement
2,995 cc (3.0L V6)
2,487 cc (2.5L)
Engine
3.0L V6 TFSI Twin-Scroll Turbocharged 24V DOHC with 48V MHEV
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Dual VVT-i Atkinson Cycle Petrol (193 PS) + Dual Electric Motors (Front 134 kW + Rear 40 kW E-Four AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent quattro All-Wheel Drive with mechanical center diff (40:60 split)
E-Four Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (Electronic Dual-Motor AWD with Auto Front:Rear Torque Distribution)
0-100 km/h
5.9 sec
8.8 sec
Top Speed
250 km/h
180 km/h

Transmission

Transmission
8-Speed tiptronic Torque Converter Automatic
Electronic Continuous Variable Transmission (e-CVT with Sequential Shift & EV Drive Mode)
Gears
8
e-CVT
Paddles
Yes
Yes (Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters)
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)
Self-Charging Strong Hybrid System with High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery Pack with 8-Year Factory Warranty

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (375 mm 6-piston fixed calipers)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 328 mm)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (350 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 317 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Front Suspension
Five-link aluminium axle with Adaptive Air Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Frequency Sensitive Damping (TNGA-K MPV Platform)
Rear Suspension
Five-link aluminium axle with Adaptive Air Suspension
Double Wishbone Independent Rear Suspension with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers
Wheels
21-inch 5-segment-spoke Alloy Wheels
19-inch Multi-Spoke Super Chrome Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
285/45 R21 Tubeless Radial
225/55 R19 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Collapsible Space Saver Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,986 mm
4,995 mm (5.0-meter ultra-luxury road presence)
Width
1,995 mm
1,850 mm
Height
1,705 mm
1,950 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
3,000 mm (Massive 3-meter luxury wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
205 mm - 254 mm (Variable via Air Suspension up to 90 mm lift)
160 mm
Kerb Weight
2,194 kg
2,670 kg
Boot Space
605 Litres (expandable to 1,755 L)
233L (all 3 rows up) / 500L (3rd row folded flat) / 1,900L (max cargo)
Fuel Tank
85 Litres
60 Litres
Turning Radius
6.1 m (11.5 m with All-Wheel Steering)
5.6 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 35.3/38, child occupant 43/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
4 stars, JNCAP (2023). JNCAP's test car was the petrol Alphard, the Vellfire's twin.
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, side, rear side & curtain)
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front side thorax, full 3-row curtain, driver knee airbag)
Stability Control
Yes (ABS, EBD, ESC, ASR, EDL, Hill Hold & Descent Control)
Yes (Vehicle Stability Control VSC, Hill Start Assist, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold, Pitch & Bounce Control, S-VSC)
ADAS
Level 1/2 (Park Assist Plus, 3D cameras, Lane Departure Warning, Audi Pre-Sense, Adaptive Cruise)
Level 2 ADAS (Toyota Safety Sense TSS 3.0: Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control DRCC, Pre-Collision System PCS with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Tracing Assist LTA, Blind Spot Monitor BSM, Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA, Auto High Beam, Safe Exit Assist SEA)
Camera
360-Degree 3D Surround View Camera with curb view + Sensors
360-Degree Panoramic View Monitor with 3D Transparent Ground View & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS with live pressure & temp readout)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual wheel readouts)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats & front passenger seat)
Yes (2nd row outer executive seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper + 8.6-inch Lower Screen with haptics)
14.0-inch Ultra-Large High-Definition Central Touchscreen Infotainment Display with Wireless Smartphone Integration + 14.0-inch Rear Ceiling-Mounted Fold-Down Entertainment Screen with HDMI & Streaming
Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (Classic, Sport, Dynamic layouts)
12.3-inch Full Digital Color TFT Driver Instrument Cluster + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
Audi Connect suite & natural voice control
Toyota i-Connect with 50+ Smart Luxury Features, Remote Sliding Door Controls, Climate Scheduling, E-Call SOS
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (17 speakers 730W)
JBL 15-Speaker Studio Surround Sound System with Discrete 12-Channel Amplifier & Dolby Atmos
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Sunroof (Dual pane electric with power blind)
Dual Panoramic Glass Roofs with Independent Left & Right Motorized Sunblinds ('Super Long Overhead Console')
Seat Features
12-way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory, Heating & Ventilation
VIP Executive Lounge Airline Seats: 2nd-Row Ultra-Luxury Captain Chairs with Powered Ottoman Calf Rest, Full 180° Flat Recline, Heated & Ventilated, 10 Massage Programs, Rotary Detachable Smartphone-Style Touch Controllers & Retractable Veneer Tables
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Auto Climate Control with Air Quality Package (Ionizer & Fragrance)
4-Zone Independent Automatic Climate Control with Nanoe-X Air Cleaners (in all rows) & Independent Rear Ceiling Air Louvers
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box with Qi wireless charging)
Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Center Console & 2nd Row Executive Seats)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
HD Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Indicators & Audi Laser Light
Full Tri-Beam LED Projector Headlamps with 3D Seamless Sequential Dynamic Turn Indicators
Tail Lights
Continuous LED Light Strip with Dynamic Indicators & Digital OLED signatures
Continuous Full-Width 3D LED Lightblade Tail Lamps with Chrome Garnish
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Integrated All-Weather Headlamps & Signature LED DRLs
Smart Powered Dual Sliding Side Doors with Universal Steps (auto deploys 150 mm down), Powered Tailgate with Dual-Side One-Touch Switches & Executive Retractable Side Window Sunblinds

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
3 Years / 1,00,000 km on Vehicle; 8 Years / 1,60,000 km on Strong Hybrid Battery Pack
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.13 Crore
₹1.2 Crore – ₹1.3 Crore
Colours
8 colours
3 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

Only the Q8 sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹1.13 Crore.

Only the Vellfire sells a hybrid, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹1.2 Crore.

On-road price by city

Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro against Vellfire Hi

CityQ8VellfireGap
Mumbai₹1.32 Crore₹1.4 CroreQ8 ₹8.15 lakh less
Pune₹1.32 Crore₹1.4 CroreQ8 ₹8.15 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.29 Crore₹1.37 CroreQ8 ₹7.94 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.38 Crore₹1.47 CroreQ8 ₹8.50 lakh less
Chennai₹1.4 Crore₹1.49 CroreQ8 ₹8.64 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.41 Crore₹1.5 CroreQ8 ₹8.71 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹1.24 Crore₹1.32 CroreQ8 ₹7.66 lakh less
Kolkata₹1.29 Crore₹1.37 CroreQ8 ₹7.94 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 Q8 or the Vellfire?

The Q8, by ₹6.99 lakh on the versions compared here: Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro at ₹1.13 Crore against Vellfire Hi at ₹1.2 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.29 Crore against ₹1.37 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The Vellfire claims 19.28 kmpl against 9.80 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Q8: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The Vellfire: 4 stars, JNCAP 2023. The Q8 has 8 airbags and the Vellfire 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro makes 340 bhp and 500 Nm and the Vellfire Hi makes 250 PS and 240 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Vellfire is 9 mm longer. Boot space is 605 litres in the Q8 and 233 litres in the Vellfire.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,16,672 a month for the Q8 and ₹2,30,007 for the Vellfire, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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