Audi Q5 vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar (2026)
Audi Q5 (₹65.55 Lakh – ₹70.73 Lakh) and Land Rover Range Rover Velar (₹81.00 Lakh – ₹87.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q5 is more affordable — it starts ₹15.45 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
- The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against 246 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 Range Rover Velar in short
The Velar is the design-led middle child of the Range Rover family, sold in India in its 2023-facelift form from ₹81.00 lakh for the Dynamic SE to ₹87.50 lakh for the Autobiography, the latter with petrol and diesel identically priced. Engines are a 250 PS 2.0L turbo-petrol (P250) and a 204 PS 2.0L diesel (D200). Prices are from Land Rover India's official pan-India list. It fights the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and its own corporate cousin, the Jaguar F-Pace.
Full Range Rover Velar prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q5 or Range Rover Velar?
The Audi Q5 is more affordable — it starts ₹15.45 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q5 vs Range Rover Velar — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q5 — not yet tested; Land Rover Range Rover Velar — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q5 or the Range Rover Velar?
The Audi Q5 is more affordable — it starts ₹15.45 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against 246 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.