Audi SQ8 vs Audi Q8

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi SQ8 and Audi Q8. The Audi SQ8 price is Rs. 1.78 Crore and Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.15 Crore. The Audi SQ8 is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi Q8 is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic vs Q8 55 TFSI quattro Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	SQ8	Q8
Price	Rs. 1.78 Crore	Rs. 1.15 Crore
Engine Capacity	3996 cc	2995 cc
Power	500 bhp	335 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi SQ8

4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic

Rs. 1.78 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Rs. 1.15 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape	2997 cc, DOHC
Engine Type	4.0 TFSI	V6 Petrol	D350 Diesel Mild Hybrid
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo		Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20	Not Applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	500 bhp @ 5500 rpm	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	346 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	770 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370 rpm	700 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	250	234
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	Four corner air suspension
Rear Suspension		Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	Four corner air suspension
Advanced Suspension Features		Ride Height Adjustment	Ride Height Adjustment
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre			Alloy
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			6.3
Front Tyres	285 / 40 R22	285 / 45 R21	22
Rear Tyres	285 / 40 R22	285 / 45 R21	22
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	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)
Automatic Emergency Braking			Optional
Seatbelts
Lane Functions			Lane Departure Prevention (Optional)
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	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
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning	1

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Four 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)	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)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control			Adaptive
Parking Assist		360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment		Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles			Front & Rear
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Charging Ports		2 x 12V Power Outlets	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	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,	Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour (30)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	380 mm 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
Differential		Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock	Electronic	Centre
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Manual Shift - Electronic

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.1" Touch-screen Display	13.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	17 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 & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, DVD Playback
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery		Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment		12 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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	20 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment		12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	20 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black with Rock Grey, Valcona Black with Rock Grey, Rotor Grey with Anthracite stiching)	Dual Tone (Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, and Pando Grey)	Single Tone
Wrappings		Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests		Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat	Inclined
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type		Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
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

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

Storage

Brochure

Colours

Ascari Blue	Glacier White Metallic	Fuji White
Mythos Black	Mythos Black Metallic	Santorini Black
Daytona Grey	Sakhir Gold Metallic	Charente Grey
Glacier White	Samurai Gray Metallic	Giola Green
Waitome Blue	Satellite Silver Metallic	Varesine Blue
Satellite Silver	Tamarind Brown Metallic
Chili Red	Vicuna Beige Metallic
Sakhir Gold	Waitomo Blue Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

1 Rating

4.7/5

11 Ratings

5.0/5

5 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.9Performance
	4.6Performance	4.1Value for Money
	4.1Fuel Economy	5.0Comfort
	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Outstanding service

The experience was outstanding and everything was as expected. The best part of it was the comfortable spacing and stylish look. Whatever it is, after driving it, life feels different much in the sense of betterment and satisfaction, presence.

Short Drive Experience – Range Rover Sport "I had a short drive in my friend's Range Rover Sport, and the experience was impressive

I had a short drive in my friend's Range Rover Sport, and the experience was impressive. The SUV feels powerful and smooth on the road with strong acceleration and excellent road presence. The suspension gives a very comfortable ride, even on uneven roads. The cabin feels premium and luxurious, while the steering and handling are surprisingly good for a large SUV. The engine sound, high seating position, and overall comfort made the short drive enjoyable and memorable What I Loved About the Car: "I absolutely loved the Range Rover Sport. The car feels extremely luxurious and powerful to drive. The acceleration is strong, and the road presence is outstanding. The suspension gives a smooth and comfortable ride, making even a short drive feel special. The interior is premium, spacious, and comfortable for both front and rear passengers. Steering and handling are also impressive for such a big SUV. Overall, it was a fun, premium, and memorable driving experience with my friend.

Used Cars in India

39 Used Q8

Rs. 54.9 Lakhonwards

148 Used Range Rover Sport

Rs. 14.99 Lakhonwards

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SQ8 comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	5005 mm * 2190 mm * 1695 mm	4995 mm * 1995 mm * 1705 mm	4946 mm * 2047 mm * 1820 mm
Ground Clearance			216 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	3000	2995	2997

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

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage