Audi Q8 vs Land Rover Discovery (2026)
Audi Q8 (₹1.13 Crore) and Land Rover Discovery (₹1.26 Crore – ₹1.39 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q8 is more affordable — it starts ₹12.90 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery.
- The Land Rover Discovery is the more powerful car, with 345 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q8 in short
The Q8 is Audi's flagship coupe-SUV in India, sold since its August 2024 facelift as a single 55 TFSI quattro variant at ₹1.131 crore. It pairs the Q7's V6 petrol underpinnings with a sportier five-seat coupe body and a still-practical 605-litre boot. Rivals are the BMW X5's top trims and the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé — the Q8 is the style pick that stays this side of the performance-SUV price jump.
Full Q8 prices & variants →Land Rover Discovery in short
The Discovery is Land Rover's dedicated seven-seater, updated for MY26 in October 2025 with a new trim walk: Gemini at ₹1.26 crore, Dynamic HSE at ₹1.30 crore and the new Tempest flagship at ₹1.39 crore, all powered by the 350 PS D350 mild-hybrid diesel. Prices are from Land Rover India's official pan-India list. Unlike the five-seat Range Rover Sport it shares showrooms with, all three rows here are genuinely usable — its rivals are the Mercedes GLS, BMW X7 and Volvo XC90.
Full Discovery prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q8 or Discovery?
The Audi Q8 is more affordable — it starts ₹12.90 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q8 vs Discovery — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q8 — not yet tested; Land Rover Discovery — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q8 or the Discovery?
The Audi Q8 is more affordable — it starts ₹12.90 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery. The Land Rover Discovery is the more powerful car, with 345 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.