Audi Q5 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport (2026)
Audi Q5 (₹65.55 Lakh – ₹70.73 Lakh) and Land Rover Discovery Sport (₹63.37 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Land Rover Discovery Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹2.18 Lakh lower than the Audi Q5.
- The Audi Q5 is the more powerful car, with 246 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q5 in short
The Q5 is Audi's midsize luxury SUV in India, priced ₹65.55 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹70.73 lakh (Technology) — undercutting the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC by over ₹10 lakh at entry. Both variants run a 249 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol with quattro all-wheel drive standard. This is the 2021 facelift of the second-generation car, holding the value position while its German rivals moved to newer, pricier generations.
Full Q5 prices & variants →Land Rover Discovery Sport in short
The Discovery Sport is Land Rover's most affordable model in India and the only 5+2-seat option in the compact luxury SUV class: a single Dynamic SE trim at ₹63.37 lakh with petrol and diesel identically priced, per Land Rover India's official pan-India list. The third row is occasional-use, child-friendly seating, but no Mercedes GLA, BMW X1 or Audi Q3 offers one at all — that flexibility plus Land Rover's Terrain Response is the whole pitch.
Full Discovery Sport prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q5 or Discovery Sport?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹2.18 Lakh lower than the Audi Q5. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q5 vs Discovery Sport — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q5 — not yet tested; Land Rover Discovery Sport — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q5 or the Discovery Sport?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹2.18 Lakh lower than the Audi Q5. The Audi Q5 is the more powerful car, with 246 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.