Audi SQ8 vs Porsche Macan (2026)
Audi SQ8 (₹1.78 Crore) and Porsche Macan (₹91.09 Lakh – ₹1.78 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Porsche Macan is more affordable — it starts ₹86.63 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 Macan in short
The Macan is a two-generation story in one showroom: the previous-generation petrol Macan continues at ₹91.09 lakh with a 265 PS 2.0L turbo — the cheapest way into a new Porsche in India — while the new-generation Macan is electric-only, from ₹1.22 crore for the base Macan Electric through the 4S at ₹1.63 crore to the Turbo at ₹1.78 crore. That petrol car is the entry point to the whole brand. Rivals span the Mercedes GLC and BMW X3 (petrol) to the BMW iX and Audi electric SUVs.
Full Macan prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: SQ8 or Macan?
The Porsche Macan is more affordable — it starts ₹86.63 Lakh lower than the Audi SQ8. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
SQ8 vs Macan — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi SQ8 — not yet tested; Porsche Macan — not yet tested.
Should I buy the SQ8 or the Macan?
The Porsche Macan is more affordable — it starts ₹86.63 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.