Audi Q7 vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar (2026)
Audi Q7 (₹87.17 Lakh – ₹96.15 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹6.17 Lakh lower than the Audi Q7.
- The Audi Q7 is the more powerful car, with 335 bhp against 247 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q7 in short
The Q7 is Audi's large SUV in India and the value seven-seater of the German luxury class: ₹87.17 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹96.15 lakh (Technology) for a 340 PS 3.0L V6 petrol with quattro, refreshed in late 2024. That entry price is ₹10 lakh under the five-seat BMW X5 and ₹13 lakh under the Mercedes-Benz GLE — while seating seven. For three-row German luxury, the alternatives (Mercedes GLS, BMW X7) start above ₹1.3 crore.
Full Q7 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: Q7 or Range Rover Velar?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹6.17 Lakh lower than the Audi Q7. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q7 vs Range Rover Velar — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q7 — not yet tested; Land Rover Range Rover Velar — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q7 or the Range Rover Velar?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹6.17 Lakh lower than the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 is the more powerful car, with 335 bhp against 247 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.