Audi RS Q8 Performance vs Land Rover Range Rover

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi RS Q8 Performance and Land Rover Range Rover. The Audi RS Q8 Performance price is Rs. 2.38 Crore and Land Rover Range Rover price is Rs. 2.31 Crore. The Audi RS Q8 Performance is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Land Rover Range Rover is available in 2997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Diesel and Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel).

RS Q8 Performance 4.0L TFSI vs Range Rover HSE 3.0 Diesel Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	RS Q8 Performance	Range Rover
Price	Rs. 2.38 Crore	Rs. 2.31 Crore
Engine Capacity	3996 cc	2997 cc
Power	648 bhp	346 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

Rs. 2.38 Crore

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Land Rover Range Rover

HSE 3.0 Diesel

Rs. 2.31 Crore

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Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

Land Rover Range Rover

HSE 3.0 Diesel

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo (Twin-Scroll)	Turbocharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	648 bhp	346 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	850 Nm @ 4500 rpm	700 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	305
Mileage	User Reported: 9 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar	SLA Double Wishbone with Virtual Swivel Axis and Split Lower Arm, Electronic Air Suspension with Dynamic Response
Rear Suspension	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar	5-link axle, Electronic Air Suspension with Dynamic Response
Additional Steering Features	Four Wheel Steering
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.15	5.48
Front Tyres	295 / 35 R23	285 / 45 R22
Rear Tyres	295 / 35 R23	285 / 45 R22
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions		Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control		Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	12V Power Outlet
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders		Optional
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (30)
Puddle Lamps		2

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock	Electronic	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Silver finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Hands-Free
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.1" Touch-screen Display	13.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6+ Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger	Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	18 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out, shoulder support bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, shoulder support bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats		Front & Middle Rows
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Ebony , Caraway , Perlino , Ebony-Perlino, Deep Garnet)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat		50:50
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Fuji White
	Glacier White Metallic	Santorini Black
	Chili Red Metallic	Eiger Grey
	Sakhir Gold Metallic	Portofino Blue
	Satellite Silver Metallic	Lantau Bronze
	Waitomo Blue Metallic	Hakuba Silver
	Ascari Blue Metallic	Belgravia Green

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

3 Ratings

4.4/5

7 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.7Comfort	5.0Performance
	4.8Performance	4.0Value for Money
	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

A Super SUV Sports car you can never forget

Driving experience - It is made for Indian roads, surely. Pickup is next level with a powerful engine reaching 100 km/h within 4 seconds. I haven't reached the top speed on Indian highways. Looks - Metallic and attractive body, upgraded sportier design. Headlight, taillight, and bumpers are redesigned and give a wow feel. Performance - 8 Drive modes with well-tuned damping & suspension, even the big potholes don't hurt. Mileage is around 8 kmpl and less in the cities of India, so quite a disappointment here, but safety is good at this price. Pros - Comfortability sitting, many features inside, so a perfect SUV as compared to other segments. Cons: I would go for the electric model if provided. Good Mileage could be challenging in the cities of India.

This is very superb car very comfortable and very powerful

This car is amazing looking, comfortable, and satisfying. It offers amazing safety features and is the most luxurious car I've ever seen. The perfect car for car lovers, boasting the best combination of power, beauty, and comfort. It looks so good.

Used Cars in India

3 Used RS Q8

Rs. 1.6 Croreonwards

92 Used Range Rover

Rs. 20.5 Lakhonwards

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RS Q8 Performance comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	5012 mm * 1998 mm * 1751 mm	5052 mm * 2209 mm * 1870 mm
Ground Clearance		219 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2998	2997
Kerb Weight (kg)	2390	2454

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	605 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	90

Sunroof	Optional Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails	Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote Central Locking with Boot Opener	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Approach Angle (Degree)		26.1
Departure Angle (Degree)		24.5
Rampover Angle (Degree)		21.1