Audi Q7 vs Volvo XC90 (2026)
Audi Q7 (₹87.17 Lakh – ₹96.15 Lakh) and Volvo XC90 (₹98.80 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹11.63 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC90.
- 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 →Volvo XC90 in short
The XC90 is Volvo's seven-seat flagship, sold in India in its 2025-facelift form as a single fully-loaded variant: the B5 AWD Ultra at ₹98.80 lakh, powered by a 250 hp 2.0L mild-hybrid petrol. That one-variant strategy makes it the only sub-₹1-crore seven-seat flagship from a European luxury brand — the Mercedes GLS and BMW X7 both start well above. Volvo's safety-first engineering is the brand's calling card, and the electric EX90 flagship is slated to join it in India with a launch set for October 12.
Full XC90 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q7 or XC90?
The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹11.63 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC90. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q7 vs XC90 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q7 — not yet tested; Volvo XC90 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q7 or the XC90?
The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹11.63 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC90. 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.