Audi RS Q8 VS Mahindra Thar OG Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

The Audi RS Q8 runs on 3998 cc engine and the Mahindra Thar OG has a 1497 cc. Just these two numbers do not tell you everything – power output and mileage together with price is what matters. All three are in the table below.

Difference between Audi RS Q8 vs Mahindra Thar OG

Comparing top models: Performance vs Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT. Audi RS Q8's top variant is priced ₹214.84 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Engine, Airbags, Parking Sensors and Fog Lights.

Engine

Performance

3998 cc

Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT

2184 cc

Airbags

Performance

Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT

Parking Sensors

Performance

Yes

Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT

Front & Rear

Fog Lights

Performance

Yes

Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT

Front

Key Highlights of Audi RS Q8 vs Mahindra Thar OG

Specification	Audi RS Q8	Mahindra Thar OG
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹233.83 Lakh	₹10.32 Lakh
Engine	3998 cc	1497 cc
Max Power	632bhp	116.93bhp@3500rpm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Transmission	Automatic	6-Speed Manual
Mileage (ARAI)	9 kmpl
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	4 Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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Audi RS Q8

Performance ▾

₹233.83 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Mahindra Thar OG

Thar 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD ▾

₹10.32 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Audi RS Q8 · Performance

233.83 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹383,790/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Mahindra Thar OG · Thar 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD

10.32 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹16,938/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Audi RS Q8 vs Mahindra Thar OG EMI

Monthly outflow on loan: ₹383,790 per month for Audi RS Q8 and ₹16,938 per month for Mahindra Thar OG with 20% down payment.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 9 ▲

Engine	3998 cc	1497 cc
Engine Type	8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage (ARAI)	9 kmpl	—
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	632bhp	116.93bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	850Nm	300Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Standard	—	BS VI 2.0
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic	6-Speed Manual

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 4 ▲

Length Width Height	—	3995 mm × 1870 mm × 1855 mm
Wheelbase	—	2450 mm
Seating Capacity	5	4
Fuel Tank Capacity	—	55 Litres

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 15 ▲

Front Suspension	—	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	—	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering	Electric	Electric
Additional Steering Features	—	Tilt
Tyres	—	255/65 R18 Tubeless Highway Terrain
Wheels	—	18 Inch
Front Brake Type	—	Disc
Rear Brake Type	—	Drum
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	—	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	—	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	—
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes

⊞ Exterior 6 ▲

Spoiler	Yes	—
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	—
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	No
Fog Lights	Yes	No

⊞ Safety & Security 5 ▲

Airbags	8	6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	—	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 15 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes (with Rear Vents)	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Yes	Rear
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Vinyl
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	—
Split Rear Seat	—	50:50 Split
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Powered & Folding	Manual
Rain-sensing Wipers	Yes	—
Rear Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 6 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	No
Audio System	Front & Rear	No
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	No
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Wireless Charger	Yes	—

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Daytona Grey Pearl Effect

Mythos Black Metallic

Waitomo Blue Metallic

Ascari Blue Metallic

Sakhir Gold Metallic

Chilli Red Mettalic

Glacier White Metallic

Satellite Silver Metallic

Everest White

Galaxy Grey

Stealth Black

Jeans Blue

Battleship Gray

Deep Forest

Tango Red

Artemis Silver

Audi RS Q8 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Audi RS Q8 Rs. 233.83 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV Rs. 240.00 Lakh - 265.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz G-Class Rs. 255.00 Lakh - 430.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS Rs. 275.00 Lakh - 410.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	9	9G
Engine	3998 cc	-	2925 cc - 2989 cc	3982 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	632 bhp	649 bhp	325.86 bhp - 362 bhp	550 bhp
Mileage	9 kmpl	-	8.47 - 10 kmpl	10 kmpl
Boot Space	-	440 Litres	480 Litres	520 Litres
Airbags	8	11	9	8

Mahindra Thar OG comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Just Launched 24 Sep 2026 Mahindra Thar OG Rs. 10.32 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Renault Duster Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.69 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan Tekton Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.59 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Skoda Kushaq Rs. 10.69 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Isuzu S-CAB Z Rs. 15.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Kia Syros EV Rs. 18.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	6	6	6	7 / 6	5	1
Engine	1497 cc - 1997 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc	1498 cc - 999 cc	2499 cc	-
Fuel Type	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel	Electric
Max Power	116.93 bhp - 159.58 bhp	99 bhp - 161 bhp	98.63 bhp - 160.77 bhp	147.51 bhp - 114 bhp	77.77 bhp	169 bhp
Mileage	9 kmpl	17.75 - 19.41 kmpl	17.8 - 19.4 kmpl	18.72 - 19.76 kmpl	-	-
Boot Space	-	518 Litres	518 Litres	385 Litres	-	-
Airbags	6	6	6	6	2	6