Audi Q8 vs Volvo XC90

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

Audi

Q8

From ₹1.13 Crore

Q8 version

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Volvo

XC90

From ₹97.8 Lakh

XC90 version

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Audi Q8Q8 55 TFSI Quattro · ₹1.13 Crore

Only differences

Volvo XC90XC90 B5 AWD · ₹97.8 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q8: ₹1.13 Crore XC90: ₹97.8 Lakh (ahead) XC90 ₹15.20 lakh cheaper

Airbags Q8: 8 airbags (ahead) XC90: 7 airbags No crash ratings yet

Mileage Q8: 9.80 kmpl XC90: 12.39 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Q8: 340 bhp (ahead) XC90: 250 hp Torque 500 vs 360 Nm

Boot Q8: 605 litres (ahead) XC90: 314 litres Length 4,986 vs 4,953 mm

Pick the Q8 for more airbags, more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the XC90 for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 6)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.13 Crore

₹97.8 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.25 Crore

₹1.08 Crore

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹2,09,703 a month

₹1,81,611 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

340 bhp

250 hp

Torque

500 Nm

360 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

9.80 kmpl

12.39 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

5-Seater Flagship Luxury Coupe SUV

3-Row Full-Size Luxury Flagship SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

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 mechanical center diff (40:60 split)

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

0-100

5.9 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 aluminium axle with Adaptive Air Suspension

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

Rear Suspension

Five-link aluminium axle with Adaptive Air Suspension

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

Wheel Type

21-inch 5-segment-spoke Alloy Wheels

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

Tyre Size

285/45 R21 Tubeless Radial

275/45 R20 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Collapsible Space Saver Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel in luggage area

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,986 mm

4,953 mm

Width

1,995 mm

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

Height

1,705 mm

1,776 mm

Wheelbase

2,995 mm

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

Ground Clearance

205 mm - 254 mm (Variable via Air Suspension up to 90 mm lift)

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

Kerb Weight

2,194 kg

2,120 kg

Boot Space

605 Litres (expandable to 1,755 L)

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

6.1 m (11.5 m with All-Wheel Steering)

6.0 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.

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 & 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, ASR, EDL, Hill Hold & Descent Control)

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

ADAS

Level 1/2 (Park Assist Plus, 3D cameras, Lane Departure Warning, Audi Pre-Sense, Adaptive Cruise)

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 3D Surround View Camera with curb view + Sensors

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

TPMS

Yes (Direct TPMS with live pressure & temp readout)

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual wheel readouts)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats & front passenger seat)

Yes (ISOFIX on 2nd row outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

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

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 (Classic, Sport, Dynamic layouts)

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 & natural voice control

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

Audio System

Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (17 speakers 730W)

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 electric with power blind)

Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind

Seat Features

12-way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory, Heating & Ventilation

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 Auto Climate Control with Air Quality Package (Ionizer & Fragrance)

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 Qi wireless charging)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Center Console)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

HD Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Indicators & Audi Laser Light

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

Tail Lights

Continuous LED Light Strip with Dynamic Indicators & Digital OLED signatures

Full LED L-Shaped Vertical Signature Tail Lamps

Fog/DRLs

Integrated All-Weather Headlamps & 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

1 version

Price range

₹1.13 Crore

₹97.8 Lakh

Colours

8 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

Q8 55 TFSI Quattro₹1.13 Crore XC90 B5 AWD₹97.8 Lakh XC90 ₹15.20 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro against XC90 XC90 B5 AWD

City	Q8	XC90	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.28 Crore	₹1.11 Crore	XC90 ₹17.18 lakh less
Pune	₹1.28 Crore	₹1.11 Crore	XC90 ₹17.18 lakh less
New Delhi	₹1.25 Crore	₹1.08 Crore	XC90 ₹16.72 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹1.34 Crore	₹1.16 Crore	XC90 ₹17.94 lakh less
Chennai	₹1.36 Crore	₹1.18 Crore	XC90 ₹18.24 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹1.37 Crore	₹1.19 Crore	XC90 ₹18.39 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 XC90?

The XC90, by ₹15.20 lakh on the versions compared here: Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro at ₹1.13 Crore against XC90 XC90 B5 AWD at ₹97.8 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.25 Crore against ₹1.08 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The XC90 claims 12.39 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 XC90: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2015 (rating now expired). The Q8 has 8 airbags and the XC90 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro makes 340 bhp and 500 Nm and the XC90 XC90 B5 AWD makes 250 hp and 360 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Q8 is 33 mm longer. Boot space is 605 litres in the Q8 and 314 litres in the XC90.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,09,703 a month for the Q8 and ₹1,81,611 for the XC90, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.