Audi SQ8 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2026)
Audi SQ8 (₹1.78 Crore) and Land Rover Range Rover Sport (₹1.43 Crore – ₹2.35 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹34.72 Lakh lower than the Audi SQ8.
- The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 500 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi SQ8 in short
The SQ8 arrived in India in March 2026 as a fully-imported performance flagship: a 507 PS 4.0L twin-turbo V8 in the Q8's coupe-SUV body, monospec at ₹1.777 crore. It slots between the standard Q8 (₹1.131 crore) and the wilder RS Q8 (₹2.338 crore), and lands within ₹20,000 of the BMW X6 M60i — the most directly matched pair of rivals in Indian luxury pricing.
Full SQ8 prices & variants →Land Rover Range Rover Sport in short
The Range Rover Sport is the driver's Range Rover: same platform and engines as the flagship in a sharper body, from ₹1.43 crore for the D350 and P400 Dynamic HSE — diesel and petrol identically priced — to the 635 PS SV trio at ₹2.05–2.35 crore. Land Rover India publishes one pan-India price list, and the Sport's July 2026 figures give it a near-₹1 crore saving over the equivalent full-size Range Rover. Rivals are the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 M territory and the Mercedes GLE 53.
Full Range Rover Sport prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: SQ8 or Range Rover Sport?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹34.72 Lakh lower than the Audi SQ8. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
SQ8 vs Range Rover Sport — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi SQ8 — not yet tested; Land Rover Range Rover Sport — not yet tested.
Should I buy the SQ8 or the Range Rover Sport?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹34.72 Lakh lower than the Audi SQ8. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 500 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.