Audi Q8 vs Volvo XC90 (2026)
Audi Q8 (₹1.13 Crore) 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 Volvo XC90 is more affordable — it starts ₹14.30 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8.
- The Volvo XC90 is the more powerful car, with 247 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 →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: Q8 or XC90?
The Volvo XC90 is more affordable — it starts ₹14.30 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q8 vs XC90 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q8 — not yet tested; Volvo XC90 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q8 or the XC90?
The Volvo XC90 is more affordable — it starts ₹14.30 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. The Volvo XC90 is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.