Audi SQ8 vs Porsche Cayenne (2026)
Audi SQ8 (₹1.78 Crore) and Porsche Cayenne (₹1.51 Crore – ₹2.13 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Porsche Cayenne is more affordable — it starts ₹26.54 Lakh lower than the Audi SQ8.
- The Audi SQ8 is the more powerful car, with 500 bhp against null 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 →Porsche Cayenne in short
The Cayenne is Porsche's large luxury SUV, and the facelifted (E3) petrol range in India runs six variants from ₹1.51 crore for the standard car to ₹2.13 crore for the GTS Coupé — every price straight from Porsche's India configurator. Each bodystyle comes two ways: SUV or Coupé, in standard, Black Edition and GTS forms, all with Porsche's Tiptronic torque-converter automatic. It fights the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 on price but the Range Rover Sport on character.
Full Cayenne prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: SQ8 or Cayenne?
The Porsche Cayenne is more affordable — it starts ₹26.54 Lakh lower than the Audi SQ8. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
SQ8 vs Cayenne — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi SQ8 — not yet tested; Porsche Cayenne — not yet tested.
Should I buy the SQ8 or the Cayenne?
The Porsche Cayenne is more affordable — it starts ₹26.54 Lakh lower than the Audi SQ8. The Audi SQ8 is the more powerful car, with 500 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.