Audi SQ8 vs Range Rover Sport

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Audi SQ8
Range Rover Sport

Audi

SQ8

From ₹1.77 Crore

Land Rover

Range Rover Sport

From ₹1.43 Crore

Audi SQ8SQ8 · ₹1.77 Crore
Range Rover SportDynamic HSE P400 Petrol · ₹1.43 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SQ8: ₹1.77 Crore Range Rover Sport: ₹1.43 Crore (ahead) Range Rover Sport ₹34.00 lakh cheaper
Safety SQ8: Not rated yet Range Rover Sport: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP
Mileage SQ8: Not published Range Rover Sport: 10.80 kmpl Claimed
Power SQ8: 500 bhp (ahead) Range Rover Sport: 400 PS Torque 770 vs 550 Nm
Boot SQ8: 604 litres Range Rover Sport: 835 litres (ahead) Length 5,005 vs 4,946 mm
Versions SQ8: 1 Range Rover Sport: 6 (ahead) Only Range Rover Sport: diesel, automatic

Pick the SQ8 for more power.

Pick the Range Rover Sport for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.77 Crore
₹1.43 Crore
On-road in
₹1.95 Crore
₹1.58 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,27,985 a month
₹2,65,148 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
500 bhp
400 PS
Torque
770 Nm
550 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
Not published
10.80 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
SUV Coupe
Performance Luxury Sports SUV
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
5 Seats
Emission Norm
BS VI
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Engine
3996 cc, V8 Twin-Turbo TFSI
Not listed
Cylinders
8
Not listed
0-100 km/h
4.1 seconds
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
234 km/h (Diesel) / 242 km/h (Petrol)
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
85
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel / Petrol / Plug-in Hybrid Petrol
Displacement
Not listed
2,996 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Petrol, P400) / 2,997 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Diesel, D350) / 2,998 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Plug-in Hybrid Petrol, P460e) / 4,395 cc (4.4L Twin-Turbo V8, SV)
Engine Config
Not listed
3.0L Turbo Petrol (400 PS, P400) with 48V MHEV / 3.0L Ingenium In-line 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (350 PS, D350) / 3.0L Turbo Petrol Plug-in Hybrid (460 PS combined, P460e) / 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 Petrol with 48V MHEV (635 PS, SV)
Drivetrain
Not listed
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iAWD with Terrain Response 2 & Electronic Active Differential with Torque Vectoring by Braking)
0-100
Not listed
5.9 sec (Diesel, D350) / 5.7 sec (Petrol, P400) / 5.5 sec (Plug-in Hybrid, P460e) / 3.9 sec (SV, 4.4L V8)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
Quattro AWD
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
8-Speed Automatic Transmission (ZF 8HP with Twin-Speed Low Range Transfer Box)
Gears
Not listed
8
Paddles
Not listed
Yes (Paddle Shifters)
Hybrid
Not listed
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Adaptive air suspension
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Adaptive air suspension
Not listed
Front Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Steering Type
Electric, Rack & Pinion
Not listed
Wheel Size
21 or 22-inch S-specific alloy wheels
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length (mm)
5005
Not listed
Height (mm)
1695
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
3000
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
Up to 254 with adaptive air suspension raised (off-road setting)
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
604
Not listed
Length
Not listed
4,946 mm
Width
Not listed
2,047 mm (2,209 mm with mirrors)
Height
Not listed
1,820 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,997 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
216 mm - 281 mm (Off-Road Ride Height via Air Suspension; Water Wading Depth: 900 mm)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
2,390 kg - 2,460 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
835 Litres (expandable to 1,860 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
90 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.5 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
8
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full-length curtain, driver knee airbag)
ABS/ESC
Yes, with Electronic Stability Control
Not listed
Traction Control
Yes
Not listed
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not listed
Camera
360-degree view camera with rear guidelines
3D Surround Camera with 'ClearSight Ground View' (Transparent Bonnet) & ClearSight Interior Rear-View Mirror
Head-Up Display
Yes
Not listed
ADAS Features
Automatic Emergency Braking, Speed Assist System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The regular Audi Q8 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2019). That rating has since expired.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 32.4/38, child occupant 42/49.
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Dynamic Stability Control DSC, Cornering Brake Control CBC, Roll Stability Control, Hill Descent Control HDC, All-Terrain Progress Control)
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS (Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Rear Traffic Monitor, 3D Surround Camera)
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
Not listed
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wireless Charging
Not listed
Sound System
17-speaker premium audio
Not listed
Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped, paddle shifters
Not listed
Seats
Electrically adjustable front seats with driver memory
Not listed
Drive Modes
Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road, All-road
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
13.1-inch Curved Floating Pivi Pro High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment System with Haptic Feedback
Digital Cluster
Not listed
13.7-inch Interactive Full Digital Driver Cockpit Display + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
InControl Remote Connected Suite with Alexa Built-In, Remote Cabin Pre-conditioning, SOTA Updates
Audio System
Not listed
Meridian 3D Surround Sound System (29 speakers 1,430W output with Active Noise Cancellation in Headrests)
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind
Seat Features
Not listed
22-Way Heated & Ventilated Front Memory Seats with Massage Function in Semi-Aniline Leather + Heated & Ventilated Power Reclining Rear Seats
Climate Control
Not listed
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Cabin Air Purification Pro & PM2.5 Active Filter
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Center Console)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED with LED DRLs
Not listed
Taillamps
LED
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not listed
Ambient Lighting
30-colour ambient lighting
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Digital LED Headlights with 1.3 Million Micro-Mirrors, Adaptive Front Lighting & Signature Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full LED Horizontal Slimline Surface-Tail Lamps with High-Intensity Light Guides
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Powered Hands-Free Gesture Tailgate, Deployable Side Steps & Flush Retractable Door Handles

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Ascari Blue, Mythos Black, Daytona Grey, Glacier White, Satellite Silver, Chili Red, Sakhir Gold and more
Not listed
Standard Warranty
2 years, unlimited kilometres (Audi India standard warranty), plus 12-year anti-corrosion cover; extended plans available up to 10 years/200,000 km
3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 16,000 km

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 380 mm with 6-Piston Brembo Calipers in Red)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 355 mm)
Front Suspension
Not listed
Dynamic Air Suspension with Switchable Volume Air Springs (Dual-Chamber Air Bags) & Dynamic Response Pro
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Five-Link Rear Axle with Dynamic Air Suspension & All-Wheel Steering (up to 7.3° rear steering)
Wheel Type
Not listed
21-inch / 22-inch / 23-inch Diamond-Turned Satin Grey Forged Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Not listed
285/40 R23 (or 275/45 R22) Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Full Size 22-inch Matching Alloy Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Choice

Versions
1 version
6 versions
Price range
₹1.77 Crore – ₹1.78 Crore
₹1.43 Crore – ₹2.05 Crore
Colours
8 colours
14 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

SQ8₹1.77 Crore Autobiography P400 Petrol₹1.6 Crore Range Rover Sport ₹17.00 lakh less

Only the Range Rover Sport sells a diesel, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹1.43 Crore.

On-road price in six cities

SQ8 SQ8 against Range Rover Sport Dynamic HSE P400 Petrol

CitySQ8Range Rover SportGap
Mumbai₹2.01 Crore₹1.62 CroreRange Rover Sport ₹38.42 lakh less
Pune₹2.01 Crore₹1.62 CroreRange Rover Sport ₹38.42 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.95 Crore₹1.58 CroreRange Rover Sport ₹37.40 lakh less
Bengaluru₹2.09 Crore₹1.69 CroreRange Rover Sport ₹40.12 lakh less
Chennai₹2.13 Crore₹1.72 CroreRange Rover Sport ₹40.80 lakh less
Hyderabad₹2.15 Crore₹1.74 CroreRange Rover Sport ₹41.14 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 SQ8 or the Range Rover Sport?

The Range Rover Sport, by ₹34.00 lakh on the versions compared here: SQ8 SQ8 at ₹1.77 Crore against Range Rover Sport Dynamic HSE P400 Petrol at ₹1.43 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.95 Crore against ₹1.58 Crore.

Which is safer?

The SQ8: not tested in this form; the regular Audi Q8 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2019, since expired). The Range Rover Sport: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The SQ8 has 8 airbags and the Range Rover Sport 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The SQ8 SQ8 makes 500 bhp and 770 Nm and the Range Rover Sport Dynamic HSE P400 Petrol makes 400 PS and 550 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The SQ8 is 59 mm longer. Boot space is 604 litres in the SQ8 and 835 litres in the Range Rover Sport.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,27,985 a month for the SQ8 and ₹2,65,148 for the Range Rover Sport, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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