Volvo XC90 vs Audi Q8

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo XC90 and Audi Q8. The Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 96.97 Lakh and Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.13 Crore. The Volvo XC90 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Audi Q8 is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. XC90 provides the mileage of 12.38 kmpl.

XC90 vs Q8 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XC90	Q8
Price	Rs. 96.97 Lakh	Rs. 1.13 Crore
Engine Capacity	1969 cc	2995 cc
Power	-	335 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Volvo XC90

B5 Ultra

Rs. 96.97 Lakh

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Rs. 1.13 Crore

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Volvo XC90

B5 Ultra

Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape
Engine Type	2.0-litre turbo	V6 Petrol
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo
Battery	48 Volt
Electric Motor Assist (Hybrid)	247 bhp, 360 Nm
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		500 Nm @ 1370 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		250
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.38View Mileage Details
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift
Regenerative Braking
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R20	285 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	275 / 45 R20	285 / 45 R21
Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
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
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
Puncture Repair Kit
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, Third row AC: Fan speed control with Vents on Pillars)	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)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	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	12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	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 Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour (30 colours)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	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
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Ride Height Adjustment	Optional

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured Finish with handle type	Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Side Window Blinds
Soft-close Door
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	10.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	19 Speakers	17 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
SD Card Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Nappa Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Grey Ash / Brown Ash/ Charcoal)	Dual Tone (Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, and Pando Grey)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50
Audio Controls in Rear Armrest
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench

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	Multi-Function Display	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Onyx Black	Glacier White Metallic
	Denim Blue	Mythos Black Metallic
	Crystal White	Sakhir Gold Metallic
	Bright Dusk	Samurai Gray Metallic
	Mulberry Red	Satellite Silver Metallic
	Vapour Grey	Tamarind Brown Metallic
		Vicuna Beige Metallic
		Waitomo Blue Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

21 Ratings

4.8/5

8 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.6Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	4.2Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Great driving experience

This car offers luxury at an unbeatable price. The comfort is top-notch, making every ride enjoyable. The driving experience is simply awesome and refined feel. A perfect choice for those who want style, comfort, and a thrilling drive.

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.

Used Cars in India

85 Used XC90

Rs. 4.5 Lakhonwards

27 Used Q8

Rs. 68 Lakhonwards

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XC90 comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4953 mm * 1931 mm * 1773 mm	4995 mm * 1995 mm * 1705 mm
Ground Clearance	238 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2984	2995

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	680 L (standard)	605 L (standard)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	71	85

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	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 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

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